Devotional: Faith Is Trust
Christians are sometimes accused of being foolish, that our faith is mindless. But this simply is not so. Faith is trust in God. Through his Word, we see evidence after evidence of God’s trustworthy character. It is repeatedly written, “then you/they will know that I am the LORD” (Exo 6:7; Eze 11:12). All throughout Scripture, God moves in ways that reveal Himself to mankind. From the Exodus to the Messiah, the actions of God are undeniable and reliable. Time and time again, God demonstrates His character of unfailing love and trustworthiness through his redemptive actions. He does this so that we can KNOW that he is the LORD, faithful and trustworthy.
While we may not know the why or how of God’s purposes for all our circumstances, we do know his character and record of faithfulness. When we cannot see how a solution may come, we know that with God all things are possible. When we cannot understand why certain events occur and our hearts ache deeply, we can know that God is sovereign and moves from a position of love. We must trust the one who is trustworthy. We must have faith in the one who is faithful… particularly when our human vision is obstructed by fear and pain.
