Trusting

O. T. #1347  "Trusting"
Dec. 19, 2018
Psalm 118-Part 3
It is better to trust in the LORD than put trust in man. It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.  Psalm 118:8-9

LET IT GLOW

Where do we put our trust? Job, bank account, spouse, family, government, our self?  In what are we trusting our very life and soul? Is it in Jesus that we put our trust and hope? What about others around us? The psalmist tells in what it is better to trust.


LET IT GLOW

The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation. (verse 14)

What a trio! Jehovah provides strength for the conflict, song for the victory, and salvation for the soul. (Falwell)

Augustine explains the expression and is become my salvation, to mean "not that he hath become anything which he was not before, but because His people, when they believed on Him, became what they were not before."

What is the result of our salvation?
Verse 15 tells us that there is rejoicing in the tabernacles of the righteous. Are we rejoicing in our tents, homes? Is there the sound of music which praises our Savior? Especially this time of year, are we remembering the birth of our Savior as the reason for celebration of Christmas?



LET IT GROW

Trust, in both verses, is the Hebrew word chacah (khaw-saw'), which means to flee for protection; to confide in; have hope.

You know, our transportation systems have advanced throughout the years. Flyers put their trust in the pilot, who trusts their plane to get them safely to the destination. Commuters place their confidence in trains, buses, or cars. Every day we put their confidence in someone or something. So, if we are willing to put our trust in a plane or a car to get us to our destination, are we willing to trust God with our eternal destination and to guide us while here on earth?

God is always there when we need protection. He is One in whom we can confide. Most of all, we can place all our hope in Him, hope of eternal life in heaven forever. Our Savior's love is unchanging midst our changing situations.
David said in Psalm 20:7, Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

LET IT GO

Jesus, please be my strength as I minister to my hurting family.
Help me reassure them that You are our hope of eternal life after this life is over.
I trust in you, Jesus, for my everything.