Absolute Trust in Him

By Lynette Hagin

It seems almost impossible that another year has come and gone. Perhaps you gladly bid 2010 good-bye. You may have said, “It was only by the grace of God that I made it through this past year.” It may have been a challenging year for you. You may have experienced family problems or health issues, lost family members, or even found yourself unemployed.

I am reminded of a song by Andrae Crouch in which he wrote, in effect, “I’ve had many trials and troubles, but through it all, I’ve learned to trust in Jesus; I’ve learned to trust in God. Through it all, I’ve learned to depend upon His Word.”

How true those words should ring in our hearts! Our friends and family may fail us—but Jesus never fails! He will see us through the fiercest storm in life. When we get into the boat with Jesus, we can trust His words, “Let us go to the other side”!

I believe that the Lord is bringing each of us to a place of absolute trust in Him. It is essential that we place a greater trust in Him than ever before. If we’re not careful, we can seem to leave trusting God as our last resort.

David knew how to trust His God. Psalm 18:2–3 says, “The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.”

Let God direct your paths. Sometimes that is difficult for us, because we would like to see the whole picture. But God doesn’t operate that way. He usually shows us His plans one step at a time. Walking with Him is a daily step of faith.

Determine this year to wholly follow God and live a consecrated, dedicated, and holy life before Him. Place your trust in Him, knowing that regardless of the circumstances that may come your way in 2011, He will see you through—and you will experience the unmatchable peace of Christ in your life!