'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

Sometimes I wonder what some of my friends and family must think about my decision to put my faith in Jesus, when they themselves see faith in Jesus as a crutch or childish. Before I put my faith in Jesus, when trials arose I placed my trust in:

 

Tis' So Sweet to Trust in Jesus by Casting Crowns

• My own abilities--which would either come through for me or fall short. 
• My own wisdom--which was only limited to that which I knew. 
• My own strength--which was only as strong as I was
• My own possessions--which could get lost, malfunction, break down, etc. 
• Other people--who may come through or disappoint because of their own busy lives and circumstances

All these things I trusted in, though they did come through for me at times, the truth was when a need arose in my life trusting in these things was never a guarantee that my problem would be resolved and my need would be met. All these things, though capable to help, were limited in their abilities for one reason or another. I'd much rather put my trust in someone who is not only available to help me 24-7, but will never leave me, never forsake me, and promises to deliver me from all my troubles. Sounds too good to be true, but that is exactly who Jesus is, and why I can't imagine putting my trust anywhere else. But those are just a fraction of the blessings I receive from putting my trust in the Lord. When we place our trust in Jesus, the Bible promises we will be blessed. Consider the incredible blessings God rewards our faith with when we trust in Him.

When we trust in God we will:

Be surrounded by mercy (Psalm 32:10)
Be kept in perfect peace (Isaiah 26:3)
Be happy (Proverbs 16:20)
Rejoice (Psalm 33:21)
Be taken care of (Psalm 37:5)
Be delivered from our enemies (Psalm 37:40)
Be kept safe (Proverbs 29:25)
Be radiant (Psalm 34:5)
Not be put to shame (Romans 10:11)
Be victorious (2 Chronicles 13:18)
Not be moved (Psalms 125:1)
Be prospered (Proverbs 28:25)
Be delivered (Jeremiah 39:18)
Be protected by God (Psalm 18:30)
Have our prayers answered (1 Chronicles 5:20)
Be established (2 Chronicles 20:20)
Never thirst (John 6:35)
Not be afraid (Psalm 112:7)

It is amazing that God blesses us with all this by simply putting our trust in Him—as well that the incredible blessings that we forfeit when we doubt Him and His Word and place our trust elsewhere. When the headaches and heartaches come, may we make it a habit to sprint to God and His Word for help and answers. When we do we will be blessed! 

Question: When have you been in a situation in which you put your faith in God and, as a result, was blessed? Leave your comments by clicking here.

 

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