No matter what we are going through, whether it be personal struggles or worries about things going on around us, as Christians we can and should put our faith and trust in the Lord. He is the One Who made us, the One Who created the universe. Why shouldn't we trust in Him? Doesn't He ask us to do just that?
Here's what the prophet Habakkuk had to say:
Though the fig tree should not blossom,
And there be no fruit on the vines,
Though the yield of the olive should fail,
And the fields produce no food,
Though the flock should be cut off from the fold,
And there be no cattle in the stalls,
Yet I will exult in the LORD,
I will rejoice in the God of my salvation.
The LORD GOD is my strength.
(Habakkuk 3:17-19)
Everything Habakkuk is talking about in these verses would affect his livelihood. If the fruit trees and vines and fields did not blossom, then they would yield no food -- what would he eat or sell for essentials? If something happened to the animals -- what would he eat or drink or sell? If something did happen to his livelihood, he was willing to trust in, rejoice in and exult in the Lord. He knew where to turn for strength.
Since all scripture was inspired by God, we can also look at this scripture as God giving reassurance to Christians. Yes, we can rely on Him. He will be our strength. We can put our faith and trust in Him. Nothing is going to happen that is not allowed by God. See how Jesus Himself addresses this issue in Matthew 6:25-34. Our God is in control!
Take comfort...Reese
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