13. Devotional: Therefore Trust Thou In Him

Devotional: Therefore Trust Thou In Him

Author: James Smith (1802-1862)

Therefore trust thou in Him. (Job 35:14) 

    "SOME TRUST IN CHARIOTS, AND SOME IN HORSES." But we trust in God our Saviour. Beloved in Christ our Lord, forget not that thy times are in His hands, that thy name is in His book of life, that He has promised to be thy God, and that He is faithful to His word. Every blessing we need is promised; every promise is firm and sure, therefore trust thou in Him. Thy heart may fail thee, thy way may perplex thee, thy fears may overcome thee, thy foes may insult thee; but thy way is not hid from the Lord; therefore trust thou in Him. His word is true from the beginning: His people in every age have proved it so, its verity is its crown; therefore you may trust it firmly, fearlessly, and constantly: and His faithful word shall calm thy fears, strengthen thy hopes, sweeten thy comforts, and lead thee to cheerful, filial obedience. His hand may seem to go against thee, but His heart beats with unutterable love toward thee; He may appear to be armed with a sword to destory thee; but even then you should say with Job, "Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him" and you will find, that instead of destroying, His sword is for your defence. He will honour your confidence, and bring you out into a wealthy place. Only trust thou in Him. 

Thy ways, O Lord, with wise design, 
Are framed upon Thy throne above; 
And every dark and gloomy line 
Meets in the centre of Thy love; 
Therefore I trust in Thee alone, 
And humbly pray, "Thy will be done."