Daily Bible Study – Immanuel experience…

LEARN and PRACTICE the WORD of GOD

Reasons for Stress and Solutions

Misplaced trust.

When people put their hope and trust in other people rather than God, there is always a bitter and morbid end without hope. Additionally, the Bible shows that when people don’t focus to God, they inevitably point to another person to put hope into. That person can either be self, or someone else unqualified and unable to truly discern the nature of the problem, let alone address it in the manner of God. This is a sad affair. The Bible shows that when people place trust and hope in self, they teach others how to place trust and hope in flawed human beings. When people place trust and hope in self, they end up leading others to self instead of God so that the outcome of such a dynamic results in bitter endings.

Psalms 118:8-9 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans. It is better to take refuge in the Lord  than to trust in princes.

1 Samuel began, the Lord first revealed Himself as “the Lord of Hosts.” God is the Lord of Armies. He is the sovereign God that controls all things and circumstances. His will is ALWAYS done and no one can contend with Him. God, by His own merciful and gracious nature, desired to make the children of Israel His own special treasure. He offered Himself to intimately dwell with the children of Israel and draw them unto Himself to experience the greatest form of love known to mankind. Israel denied God. Instead, they pursued the affections of their flesh and the world by worshiping the false gods and idols of the pagan nations that surrounded them. This led them to desire to be like other nations instead of desiring the things of God.

This truth is illustrated in the testimony of Saul. In 1 Samuel 31:1-7.  This testimony shows that those who deny the Lord to go about life on their own according to their own wisdom and understanding, end up in positions of morbid hopelessness.

Have you ever placed your trust in someone and what they said they would do. . .only to be disappointed when they didn’t come through?

Who do you really trust?

Do you trust in someone other than God?

Do you trust your money, financial assets, personal skills or training?

Do you trust in your job to meet your every financial need?

Do you trust in your family. . .whether they’re known or unknown. . .to give you happiness and fulfillment?

Do you trust your employer?

If you trust in anything or anybody more than God. . .your trust is misplaced.

Mathew 10:37 Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

When  need help. . .who do you trust?

Psalm 20:7 “Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.” 

Some trust in chariots 

Some trust in horses 

That’s definitely misplaced trust.  Who should we trust?  The answer is simple.

The only way. . .let me put those words again for added emphasis. . .THE ONLY WAY for you to be protected in the current crisis. . .is for “IN GOD WE TRUST” to become a way of life for you.

Prayer: Abba Father, I love all Your Word. Now i remember of Your servant, David’s prayer – wherever I am, You are there guiding, strengthening, supporting, empowering, anointing, guiding, leading and making me as a victor. When life is hard and I’m frightened I’m so thankful I can lean on You. I know You will meet my every need according to Your plans and purposes for me. And I believe Your grace is sufficient for every circumstance. Even when I walk through a dark valley, You are always with me. Help me keep my eyes on You and fill me with the joy of Your presence. In Jesus name. Amen.