Trust In The Lord Who Shall Direct Our Paths

-January 3, 2022-

Good morning, happy Monday,

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”

(Proverbs 3:5-6).

The holidays are over and most everyone returns to work and school. There is still some much concern over the Omicron variant. It is spreading so fast all over the world. There are also many other unknowns that are on the minds of people. The Lord doesn’t want us to be anxious, worried, or troubled by anything, but trust in Him for everything. Jesus said in John 14:1, “Let not your hearts be troubled, you believe in God, believe also in Me.”

Solomon gives us the solution to every problem, need, or concern: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him…” When we trust in the Lord it must be with all our hearts, holding nothing back, trusting in nothing or no one else. The Lord has a perfect track record in our lives and we should have complete confidence in Him.

We get into trouble when we start leaning on our own understanding. No matter how long we have been saved, have been walking with the Lord, how much we know of the Bible, or how much we pray, we can fall into the mire of trusting in ourselves, our education, abilities, talents, intellect, or experience. Only the Lord can help us and guide us through the maze of perplexities and difficulties in life.

Solomon wrote in Proverbs 3:7-8, “Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, and strength to your bones.” The Lord wants us to acknowledge Him in all our ways. This means to give Him first place in our hearts, ask Him for wisdom and strength, and to surrender fully to His will. He will always be there for us and will never fail us.

When we trust in Him, lean not on our own understanding, and in all our ways acknowledge Him, He shall direct our paths, or as it can be translated “make your paths straight.” As we move into this New Year, let us fully trust in the Lord to direct our every step every day.

This verse is so encouraging and it so important to know it, study it, and memorize it; but what really counts is practicing it, otherwise it will do little good. That is true of everything in the Bible. Obedience and practical application are absolutely essential for our spiritual lives. Let us walk forward by faith, trusting in the Lord. He shall direct our paths in His ways. We will find success, peace, and joy even when troubles come.

Have a blessed day trusting in the Lord. May the Lord look favorably on you in 2022. Stay safe and healthy.

In His grace and goodness,

Dean