Trust - 2

The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes.  He is close to those who trust in him.
Nahum 1:7

If you haven't read the previous Daydrops, Trust - 1, please do so now as this is a continuation of the thoughts begun there.  Also you may like to remind yourself of what I wrote last week.  How did you do on bringing God's will to earth?  I know I missed it a few times but let's keep working on it!

There is nothing more comforting, when you are in a place you are not familiar with, to have someone to guide you and give you local information.  Some time ago we were in a huge traffic hold up in North Sydney on our way home and Colin headed off down a side street and wound his way through beautiful leafy suburbs.  I had no idea of the direction we were heading after so much twisting and turning but he knew, because he'd been that way before and he soon brought us out onto the highway past the blockage.

When we get into a tough place and try to rely on our own resources, strength and wisdom, to find a way out instead of inviting Jesus to come and guide us through, we risk 'getting lost' and lengthening our journey.  However, it takes trust to invite him to come and take the steering wheel that we so badly want to keep hold of.

Nahum says "He is close to those who trust in him."  Trust is like a magnet for God.  He is drawn to those who trust in him. In fact he can't resist it.  It releases his power to go to work on our behalf. Think of the response of a loving father whose child says, "Daddy, please show me what to do," or "please can you help me with this...".  The heart of a father is drawn to give help and guidance and is delighted to do so. 

James 1:5 says, "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him."  This verse tells me that God is simply 'hanging out' for us to call on him for help and he is ready with open-handed liberality.  

Not all of us have had a good father role model and this can be a hindrance to our being able to trust God as a father.  If this is an issue for you try and find a good 'earthly father', look at how he relates to his family in love, protection, provision, kindness and wisdom and then realize that this is what God our heavenly Father is like, and so much more.  Then ask yourself why you should not trust such a One.  He is worthy of our full trust.  Draw near to him in faith and enjoy Him. God is good.

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, thank you for being the very essence of  love and goodness.  Please help me to trust you fully with my life in every situation I face and each ordinary day. Amen