Trust in God

Scripture:

 “So we fasted and earnestly prayed that our God would take care of us, and he heard our prayer.” ‭‭Ezra‬ ‭8‬:‭23‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

This passage reflects Ezra’s trust in God. He needed to have his people carry thousands of pounds of silver and gold back to Jerusalem. There would have been bandits and attacks along the way, especially when word got out that they were transporting lots of gold and silver. He didn’t feel right asking for help so he leaned on God. He led the people to fast and pray that God would take care of them, and He did. God saw his faith and showed up to help.

Application:

When we feel like there are impossible situations around us that we have no way of winning, we must fast, pray, and seek the Lord for His guidance and protection. He is able to help us and to guard us along life’s journeys. He still takes good care of those who trust in Him. The problem is, we tend to trust ourselves and our way of doing things rather than trusting the Lord.

Prayer:

Father, teach me to trust You more each day. Help me to You over my own thoughts and wisdom. When things are difficult, let me always turn to You and not to my own understanding. My understanding is limited, Yours is unlimited. Help me to see through Your eyes and to trust Your strong right arm.

Yours Forever,

Jeff