PSALMS 115:1-8: “Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, But to Your name give glory, Because of Your mercy, Because of Your truth. Why should the Gentiles say, “So where is their God?” But our God is in heaven; He does whatever He pleases. Their idols are silver and gold, The work of men’s hands. They have mouths, but they do not speak; Eyes they have, but they do not see; They have ears, but they do not hear; Noses they have, but they do not smell; They have hands, but they do not handle; Feet they have, but they do not walk; Nor do they mutter through their throat. Those who make them are like them; So is everyone who trusts in them.” NKJV

OBSERVATION: Each day is filled with unique opportunities and challenges. We view all of these from a limited perspective. I can only see what is immediately in front of me. I do not know what is around the corner or down the road. Every step I take is a step of faith. As I take each step in life the question I am faced with is…

WHO AM I GOING TO TRUST?

Faith is the Biblical word for trust. As I have already noted – we all live by faith. We all step into the unknown each day. The question is what is our faith focused on? Is it focused on idols of my own making or is it focused on the One who lives in the heavens and who created everything? This is the comparison the Psalmist makes as he contemplates who he will trust. Let’s compare the two.

AN IDOL:

• This can be anything of our own making, or it can be trusting in ourselves or others.

• An idol is made of silver or gold or can be placing one’s trust in silver and gold. Many today trust in their abilities or the wealth they have accumulated. They trust man’s wisdom and knowledge, science, government, or a host of other man-made things.

• Science, wealth, government, or anything else man creates cannot see or know the future. Anything man creates is subject to chance and can be eliminated in one catastrophic event. We witness this each day as we watch the news around the world.

• When a man trusts in accomplishments, wealth, wisdom, or knowledge, he will find that it is all limited at its best. At its best man’s wisdom and knowledge can only try to interpret the moment at hand and is like the weatherman, merely guessing at what is ahead. How often is the weatherman wrong?

ALMIGHTY GOD:

• Our God, the Creator of all things, sits on His Throne above the heavens and has a full perspective of our lives – past, present, and future.

• Unlike an idol, our God hears, sees, and speaks. He speaks to His children every day through His Word and the still small voice of the Holy Spirit.

• Our God is the origin of mercy, truth, wisdom, and knowledge. Our God is Omnipotent, Omnipresent, and Omniscient!

• Our God is ready to be a help and a shield to all those who put their trust in Him. Unlike an unresponsive institution of man, our God is listening to the prayers and cries of all who call upon Him in faith.

Today I am facing a situation in my life that I have not faced before. I do not know where to turn. The focus of my faith will determine whether this situation has a good outcome or continues to deteriorate and move in the wrong direction. Like the Psalmist I am faced with the greatest question in life.

WHO AM I GOING TO TRUST?

“O Israel, trust in the LORD; He is their help and their shield. O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD; He is their help and their shield. You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD; He is their help and their shield. The LORD has been mindful of us; He will bless us; He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron. He will bless those who fear the LORD, Both small and great.” (Psa 115:9-13 NKJV)

And, like the Psalmist…

I AM GOING TO TRUST IN THE LORD!

In Jesus’ Name!