DAY TWENTY: TRUST
12/20/24
Do you trust in Him?
It’s easy for us to respond “yes” but in reality, we so easily allow doubt to captivate us when we face anything except perfection. In Romans 15:13 we see Peter say, “I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him. Then, you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” Peter’s prayer here is emphasizing the importance of trusting in God. IF we trust in Him, THEN we will be filled with joy, peace and hope. We often think that IF we can get joy, peace and hope THEN we will trust in Him but Peter is demonstrating here that we ought to do the opposite.
Christmas is just days away and you are most likely feeling all the emotions. Stress, excitement, anticipation or maybe even anxiety. The challenge today is to reorder your IF and THEN. When we operate out of God’s preferred alignment, we may feel more fatigued than free – more hopeless than hopeful. Read Romans 15:13 once more – “I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him. Then, you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” When God is your source, you will be filled by what He Himself is already. Peace, Joy and Hope. Not only will you be filled but you will overflow. Keep your gaze on Him and all else will be added to you. He is the living hope and YOU have great access to Him if only you trust in Him.
- Reese