Trust!

Do not fret because of those who are evil



or be envious of those who do wrong;

Sometimes in this world it does seem like those that are willing to cheat, lie, and hurt others often do “get ahead” or succeed. But this will last but a little while and they will pay for their actions sooner or later. And these people are really not truly happy.


2 for like the grass they will soon wither,


like green plants they will soon die away.

See, even the Bible promises that they will soon die and they will not last long in their success.

3 Trust in the LORD and do good;


dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.

But if we place our trust in the Heavenly Father, and we live according to His higher calling we will enjoy His protection, even when the storms come.

4 Take delight in the LORD,


and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Does this mean that if we delight in Him he will be a “genie” and grant our every wish? Not at all. But if we delight in Him and His path for our life, He will change our hearts to find delight in His ways. And before we know it, our desires would be whatever He desires for us. And He will grant that.
5 Commit your way to the LORD;


trust in him and he will do this:

There is that hard word “trust” again. Such a little word but so hard to practice. We must live for Christ and trust Him with the rest. Whether storm, sickness, trial, or persecution, He will be with us, protect us, and love us.

6 He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn,


your vindication like the noonday sun.


We will shine for Him and others will see His protection and blessing in our life. When “our turn” comes He will get the glory for our success and not our back handed schemes.
7 Be still before the LORD


and wait patiently for him;

Big command! Be still. Be patient. Don’t push myself ahead. Wait for the Lord to make me shine. He can be trusted. He is faithful! And He is my God!!