Dependable Words

PSA 119:114 NIV

You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.

Life has its challenges. From the day a man is born, the sinful nature starts to work. This nature does not admit its helplessness or inadequacies; it doesn't admit that it cannot save itself or help itself, and that it needs a Saviour to give it order, direction and purpose. We keep struggling in our power, wisdom and strength to earn God's approval, thinking that this could be achieved by an application of effort. Unfortunately, God's help, mercy and grace cannot be earned, it is freely bestowed on us by God by his free act of mercy and grace.

There's nowhere strength is appreciated. He is the refuge and the strength that we need. Whatever you did not create or ordain, you have not been given power to sustain it. Because God is the creator of life, He alone knows how best to keep that life and to supply all it needs to prosper. All I need to do is to trust his power, wisdom and grace, relying on him for ALL things.

You cannot mix the two together: you are either trying to do it yourself or you have given complete control to God to work things out. You can't sit on the fence, trying to play smart with God, giving him partial control over some areas of your life, while giving him full control over some other areas. He's either in charge or he's not.

The Word was with God in the beginning and it is the Word that created the world. If this Word has the capacity to sustain life for as long as it has done, then He has the capacity to sustain your life for as long as you trust him. Trust his Word, enjoy his grace, for his time of favour is here.