GOD’S MESSAGE IN A NUTSHELL

Proverbs 3:5-6 New Living Translation

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”

            This has always been my favorite portion of scripture in the whole Bible. They are the first two verses I ever memorized. I call them “God’s message in a nutshell”, because it encompasses what you need to do to successfully serve God in 31 words.  We are first asked to trust in the Lord more than anything or anyone else no matter what.  Trust springs out of our faith. If we believe in God and have faith in his ability to save and guide us throughout our lives here on earth, then that is trusting with your whole heart.  We are simply not going to understand on our own anything God does or doesn’t do. He has his reasons and they do not require our permission or understanding.

            We make decisions every day of our lives, yet sadly, many times, do not incorporate God in those decisions. If we did he would take the time to reveal to us which path he wants us to take in life. God knows all things, so what makes you think he wouldn’t know what your next step should be? 

            There are many paths we can take in life. My eldest daughter told me just recently that she felt God would bless whatever decision she made. She moved into a new area with a small photography business already somewhat established. I told her she might like to ask the Lord where the best place would be to live and set up shop, to which she replied that which I mentioned above. I happen to believe that though God will bless the endeavors of his children as long as they is no evil intent, there just might be a more perfect scenario out of the two and God wants you to seek his face for his perfect will regarding the matter. It’s for our benefit, not God’s that we seek his wise guidance. He already knows how the story ends. We do not, which is why we need to trust the Lord to lead us in his will. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing!

Resource: The Life Application Study Bible.