12/8/14...December Writing
I think one of the most
valuable lessons I have learned as a Christian is to trust in the Lord without
reservation. It is a lesson I have learned mostly through experience and
validated by the Word of God. As a new believer, trusting did not come easy for
me. I had a stable childhood with a very faithful and loving mother. However,
my dad died when I was three years old. Perhaps his absence made it more
difficult for me to feel that God would be there for me as an adult. At any
rate after years of God showing Himself strong on my behalf and coming through
for me in every possible circumstance, I can emphatically say that God is
indeed trustworthy! He shows up in every situation, orchestrating the details
of our lives with loving care and creativity. In our darkest trials He is
faithful to comfort us and work those miracles we need.
“Trust me in your time
of trouble,
and I will rescue you and you will give me glory.”
Psalm 50:15
(NLT)
Similarly, Joseph was told by an angel
in a dream that his fiancee, Mary, had conceived the child in her womb
supernaturally. He was instructed to marry her and care for this Christ child.
Thus, the birthing of the King of Kings into this earth realm began as journey
of trust. To become a follower of Jesus, the first requirement seems to be that
of faith and trust.
When we believe in and
rely on Jesus we can begin to truly see His character and attributes. He is loving,
compassionate, merciful, forgiving, pure, holy, righteous, just, steadfast,
changeless, true, magnificent and “altogether lovely.” When we gaze upon the
Lord in worship and adoration we are changed into His image and likeness.
As we honor the Lord this
Christmas season let us pray for others to experience the joy of trusting
wholeheartedly in Him.
Written by
Cathy Friberg
Cathy Friberg
