It’s a wonderful day to be a child of God. Have you ever been in a situation where everything and everyone tried to help but they could not? A position where you were left to trust and wait on the Lord. A position where no one else could get you out but the Lord (in His timing.) A position that felt uncomfortable and appeared impossible. A position where the norm no longer seemed certain. Have you ever had your life changed drastically? A life where everything was once in order. A life where your savings and checking accounts never experienced negative balances. A life where sickness and disease did not enter. A life with the white picket fence, two kids (ha ha), the wonderful spouse, family dog, nice salary job, great church family, 401k, etc. Have you ever experienced a time when even the “securities” of this world could not relieve the pain and hurting you felt? Have you been there? Are you there now?
This morning, I have been commissioned to come and minister to you. Many times we allow this world to define what success and achievement means. We strive so hard to obtain the pleasures of this life until we no longer depend upon the provision and protection of God. Our faith is no longer in the Lord, but in our “so called” abilities. My friend, God Only Wants You To Trust Him! The situation you face today is not sent to punish you. The Lord has allowed certain things to take place in our lives for one specific reason … for us to trust in Him. The Bible declares Psalms 118:8 – It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. Imagine how it makes the Lord feel every time we face a dilemma we run to Him for help, but when things appear okay in our lives He never hears from us. Imagine how you would feel if your child only call on you when (s)he wanted something. The Lord desires to take care of all your needs. He desires to be your Great Provider (Jehovah Jireh). He desires to grant all your requests according to His will.
My brother, my sister, God Only Wants You To Trust Him! He only wants us to call upon Him for ever thing not just certain things. The Bible declares in Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.6 In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths. This is what the Lord wants from each person. Our total trust in Him. It is because of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed. It is His faithfulness that enables us to make it from day to day (Lamentations 3:22-23). Beloved, what matter are you dealing with this morning? Are you totally depending upon God? Have you completely surrendered it all to Him? Are you still trusting your contacts and networking abilities? Child of God, until you let go and let God, this matter will not go away. Stop worrying, God knows what He is doing. God Only Wants You To Trust Him! Can you do that much? Prayer for Today: Father, You know exactly what I am faced with today. You know each matter I face. This morning, I surrender these matters and concerns to You. In Jesus’ name … Amen!
Scripture Reading for Today: Psalms 73:28
May God Bless you at Your point of need!
Pastor Darrick D. McGhee, Sr.