Put Your Trust in God

August 14, 2008

By Dorothy Rugg

“Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit” (Jeremiah 17:7,8, KJV).

“Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday” (Psalm 37:3-6).

“Anyone who trusts in [God] will never be put to shame” (Romans 10:11, NIV).

Picture this. A huge tree is planted by a stream of water. Its roots go deep, and the tree is bright with color and full of leaves. It brings shelter to the birds; it stands in majestic form.

Now picture yourself planted in God. Your life’s roots are growing deep as you read the Word and then apply the Word to your life. As you pray and seek God and trust God, you begin bearing fruit for the benefit of others. Your trust in God grows steadily as you walk with Him.

Let your ears be attentive to the Father’s voice. Allow Him to teach you and lead you. Trust in Him with all your heart, soul, mind and strength.

— James and Dorothy Rugg pastor Mill City AG in Dalton, Pa.