A Norvell Note for January 25, 2021
Vol. 23 No. 04
Trust Him and Live
Trust God from the bottom of your heart;
don’t try to figure out everything on your own.
Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go;
he’s the one who will keep you on track. (Proverbs 3:5-6, The Message)
Solomon offers us a simple plan for keeping our lives moving along a safe and positive path. Let’s look closer at the wise man’s teaching.
Completely trust God. The New International Version says, “With all your heart.” As you can see above, The Message says, “From the bottom of your heart.” Jesus would emphasize the first commandment, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength.” Give it all to Him.
Accept your limitation. The reason we trust God is that we cannot figure everything out on our own. That is not easy for us to admit. We tend to think we are smarter than we are. We do not want to accept that we need something beyond us. It may be difficult to admit, but wisdom teaches there is One who knows what is best.
Listen to God’s voice. Always listen to God’s voice. All the time. About everything. Don’t just listen but do what He says. Submit your will, your wisdom, and your knowledge, and your abilities to God. Let Him be in control.
Walk the path. You have what you need to do, start walking. Live the life. Trust His plan.
We spend too much time and energy trying to determine what God wants us to do, who we are to be, and how we live. Even in these confusing and stressful times, it is possible to live with confidence and peace. God never intended for us to live chaotic and aimless lives.
Trust Him and live.
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