We never weary of the beauty of Lancaster County farms. This was taken Sunday afternoon near Manheim.
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Message summary: Trusting in God can be very hard, especially when we
have yet to understand His plan. We must trust our heavenly Father
whose infinite knowledge and unlimited understanding will see us
through the most perplexing and trying situations. We’ve
experienced His grace time and time again, but, as the old hymn says, “oh, for grace to trust
Him more”.
“Trust in the LORD with all
your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways
acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:5,6).
God is too good to be unkind
So when you don’t understand
When you don’t see His plan
When you can’t trace His hand
Trust His Heart
Like many we have been following the events in south Texas and the
suffering that so many are going through. It’s interesting to hear a
phrase such as “epic of Biblical proportions”. While certainly not
minimizing how severe this historic heavy rainfall and flooding is,
thankfully, as based upon God’s promise to Noah, He won’t flood the
entire earth again.
However the many photos we have seen provide ample evidence of the
growing devastation. Especially grievous are the reports of deaths such as a
family of six who perished seeking to escape the flooding that was reported
yesterday.
But one of the most heartening aspects is the stories of rescue, many
by ordinary citizens who have come from all over the region with boats. This photo captures well the heroism and compassion in action here in America.
These people have a lot of hardship ahead. For Christians it’s a
testing of their faith, for unbelievers another excuse not to believe.
A wonderful Biblical principle is expressed in our
daily text. Many of you have memorized it and perhaps, like myself,
have drawn strength from it: “Trust
in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own
understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct
your paths” (Proverbs 3:5,6).
Perhaps the hardest application of this verse, particularly in the time
of trial, is not depending upon our own understanding. Certainly God
provides us with understanding and much of it comes through spending
time in prayer, in the Word, through being observant, and listening to
others share their experiences. Usually they are a number of years
older and have gone through the very things that we will
experience, but they provide understanding they gained through their
ordeal.
Whatever circumstance we’re dealt we should seek to better understand
so that we gain a heart of wisdom. It enables us to be more
knowledgeable and better equips
us to deal with the continuous challenges we face. It also helps us to
be more compassionate toward those who deal with similar matters.
But the fact is, trusting in God can be very hard, especially when we
have yet to understand His plan. We must trust our heavenly Father
whose infinite knowledge and unlimited understanding will see us
through the most perplexing and trying situations. We’ve
experienced His grace time and time again, but, as the old hymn says, “oh, for grace to trust
Him more”.
Be encouraged today,
Stephen and Brooksyne Weber
