Maybe it’s a dream you’re holding onto or a promise you’ve been given. Perhaps you’re waiting on someone to change, a situation to shift, or a prayer to be answered. Whether you’re hoping for joy to replace sorrow or clarity to lift the fog of confusion, one question remains… who do you trust?
We Can Trust Him Through Every Season
It’s not easy to hold on to hope during times of pain, loss, or uncertainty. Yet the prophet Isaiah offers a powerful example. As God’s messenger to Judah during an era of political corruption and spiritual decline, Isaiah warned that the people would face exile for trusting in idols, leaders, and fleeting security.
But Isaiah didn’t stop with warnings. He also reminded them that God is sovereign, and that He would one day restore His people and send a savior to rescue them eternally. Isaiah never saw all these promises fulfilled in his lifetime, but he believed. He trusted.
Three Powerful Reminders from Isaiah
- Trust in the Lord even when circumstances don’t make sense.
- Trust in the Lord even when you’re suffering.
- Trust in the Lord even when your heart is breaking.
We Have a Rock to Lean On
Life is uncertain. People may walk away, seasons will change, and plans may fall apart. But God remains. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Nothing and no one can overpower Him.
God understands our pain because He suffered for us. That’s why we can trust His promises: to fight for us, never abandon us, guide us, love us, protect us, and remain faithful.
Isaiah 26:4 reminds us: “Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.”
Because faith is a journey that tests every area of our heart, mind, and soul. For this reason, we need to be surrounded by believers who care and pray for us during challenging times. If we don’t guard our thoughts and stay grounded in a faithful community, it will become easy to conclude God has abandoned us. Find ways to strengthen your faith, don’t allow it to drift away!
Choose to Trust, No Matter What
Trusting God doesn’t require a perfect life or a painless journey. Like Corrie ten Boom, we can declare our trust even in the darkest times, knowing that God is our refuge and strength.
So come what may, let’s make the choice today: trust in the Lord.
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