Reflection of
the Month - July 2005
The Promise of God
"The fear of man can be a snare, but trusting in the Lord is
always safe." Proverbs 29:25
Short’s drugstore in Galveston, Texas was open continuously day and
night for 26 years. At the close of this period all their filled
prescriptions were displayed, and above them was this sign: “Trusted 1
million times.” No doubt there are individual Christians who could put
such a sign: “Trusted God 1 million times (for 2 million times.” Or many
more million times”), and He has never failed.”
Fear of other people brings a snare. “Don’t put your trust in princes
and kings or in anyone else, because no human being can save you. Human
beings die and their bodies turn to dust, on that very day their
thoughts stop.” (Psalm 146:3,4). Even the best of people are only human.
Their lives are brief, and their strength is small. That is one reason
why it is unsafe to trust even in ourselves.
As D.L. Moody said: “Trust in your friends and they will die and
leave you. Trust in money, and you may have it taken from you. Trust in
reputation, and slanderous tongue will blast it. But trust in God, and
you are never to be confounded in time or eternity.”
When the prodigal son came to his father’s house, he was safe and
sound. The only place of safety today is the place of trust, of faith in
God.
Under His wings, O what precious enjoyment.
There will I hide till life’s trials are o’er. Sheltered protected, no
evil can harm me; Resting in Jesus I’m safe evermore.
W.O. Cushing
Meditation prayer:
You have always been my hope,
O Sovereign Lord,
I have trusted you since my youth.
(Psalm 71:5)
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