Bold faith stands on the shoulders of quiet trust!
FATHER wants to develop a rest in us that enables a quiet trust in HIM, especially in the midst of chaos in the world.
David wrote by The Holy Spirit in Psalm chapter 23:
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
In other Words, even when Your path takes me through the valley of deepest darkness, fear will never conquer me! Your authority is my strength and my peace. The comfort of Your Love takes away my fear. I’ll never be lonely, for You are near.
There are manifestations of HIS Presence that you can only find in the valley of the shadow of death. HE manifests Himself differently in different situations based on the need at hand. FATHER is confident that HE can trust us in perilous situations. I found that out when I was told that I had two weeks to live back in 2017. HIS peace filled the hospital room I was in; there was no fear.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.
FATHER provides us with nourishment and sufficiency as our enemies look on. They will see the errors of their ways as they see FATHER’S anointing on you in your words and acts. They will see HIS interactions and fellowship with you.
The longest way through a trial is to try to do it apart from the Lordship of Jesus Christ. The quickest way through a trial is with Jesus as Lord.
Wisdom wrote in Proverbs chapter 3:
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding;
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil.
8 It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones.
9 Honor the LORD with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase;
Trust Father to take us on the appropriate path through the chaos that confronts us. As we walk in the Fear of THE LORD, it will include health, healing, blessing, and prosperity.
Many believers define their circumstances by the enemies they see instead of defining their circumstances by THE LORD seated across the table with intimate interaction and fellowship. HE never leaves us! HIS Presence causes all the chaos to dissolve and disappear in our midst. It’s not that they are gone, they just don’t matter.
Paul wrote these encouraging Words by The Holy Spirit in Romans chapter 8:
26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
27 Now He who searches the hearts knows what the Mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who Love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the Image of His Son, that He might be the Firstborn among many brethren.
30 Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.
31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
As we dwell in HIS Word and remember our testimonies of where and how HE delivered us from all the adversities in the past, we will trust HIM to continue to do so in the present and the future. We will not be moved!
In calm resolve, David recorded by The Holy Spirit in Psalm chapter 62:
5 My soul, wait silently for God alone, For my expectation is from Him.
6]He only is my Rock and my Salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be moved.
7 In God is my Salvation and my Glory; The Rock of my strength, And my Refuge, is in God.
8 Trust in Him at all times, you people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a Refuge for us. Selah
Amen!