TRUST

From Streams in the Desert

Author Unknown

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: When I am hurting, confused, or feeling unloved, yet will I trust in Thee.

The word “trust” is the heart of faith and is the Old Testament word given to the infant, or early stages of faith. The word “faith” conveys more an act of the will, while the word “belief” conveys an act of the mind or intellect, but trust is the language of the heart. The words “faith” and “belief” refer more to a truth believed or to something expected to happen.

Trust implies more than this, for it sees and feels and it leans on those who have a great, living, and genuine heart of love. Therefore, let us “trust also in him” (Ps. 37:5), through all the delays, in spite of all the difficulties, and in the face of all the rejection we encounter in life. And in spite of our feelings and evidence to the contrary, and even when we cannot understand our way or our situation, may we still “trust also in him; [for] he shall bring it to pass.” The way will open, our situation will be changed, and the end result will be peace. The cloud will finally be lifted, and the light of eternal noonday will shine at last.

Trust and rest when all around you,

Puts your faith to stringent test;

Let no fear or foe confound you,

Wait for God and trust and rest.

Trust and rest with heart abiding,

Like a birdling in its next;

Underneath his feathers hiding,

Fold your wings and trust and rest.

Be encouraged. Be blessed.