Proverbs 3:5-6 [NIV] | 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

We live in a time where it can be difficult to determine what is and is not the truth, would you agree? As online platforms continue to grow becoming places of information exchange, trusting in what we read and hear becomes challenging. When Pilot was deliberating on what to do when Jesus was arrested, Pilot asks a complex question, “What is truth?” (John 18:37).

Our place of truth comes from the very Word of God. “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,” (2 Timothy 3:16). Trusting in the truth of God’s Word can be challenging especially when we cannot lean on our own understanding. In Genesis 22 Abraham was put to the test of trusting God when asked to sacrifice his son, Isaac. Abraham faithfully trusted in the Lord and followed God’s command without question. As Abraham was about to sacrifice his son, God provided a different sacrifice. Abraham passed the test.

We too are tested in our faith as God walks with us in the journey of life. Situations may require us to not lean on our own understanding but walk in blind faith. We may wonder if God is listening or cares about concerns heavy on our heart, but he does. We are reminded in God’s Word that, “’For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the Lord. ‘As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts’” (Isaiah 55:8-9). The journey may not be easy, but we know God speaks the truth – we put our trust Him.

Prayer:
Heaven Father, help us to place our full trust in you with all things. When we face times of doubt help us to seek you. We thank you that your ways are higher than ours. May the Holy Spirit speak trust in our lives as we boldly trust in your Word. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

Action Plan:
In times of doubt or confusion I will seek the truth of God’s Word that leads my life both now and forever more. Today, help me in my area of weakness involving…