In God We Trust

Nehemiah 5-6; Psalms 146; Luke 24 

“Do not put your trust in princes, in mortal men, who cannot save…Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God, the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea and everything in them – the Lord, who remains faithful forever. He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry.”

Psalm 146:3, 5-7

Why is it easier to rely on “princes,” people with wealth, power, or skill, rather than the Lord?

As Jacob discovered, God is faithful to his promises. God upholds, he provides, he delivers, and he redeems. The one who made heaven and earth is worthy of our trust and full dependence. When we find our help in the Lord, we, too, are able to testify to God’s faithfulness, presence, and covenant love. We are “blessed” because it is God’s nature to bless. We are blessed to be a blessing to others and to call them to also replace their reliance on “princes” with reliance on the living God, Maker of heaven and earth.

In what areas of our lives is the Lord inviting us to place our full trust in him?

“Lord God, you are my Maker, Deliverer, Provider, Healer, and Faithful Friend; forever, for your glory.”