Daily Being Active Word January 27 A better investment Do not put your trust in princes, nor in a son of man, in whom there is no help. Psalms 146:3 (NKJV) Every single one of us runs a dangerous risk. Its the risk of giving into our human tendency to trust and hope in what we can see. Theres just no getting around it: Human nature will always focus on what can be seen rather than on what cant be seen. And when trouble comes our way, our initial instinct is to look to man for help instead of the Invisible God. But thats always a bad investment. Why? Because man, no matter how well intentioned he may be, is always going to be flawed. Even when man wants to do the right thing, he doesnt always do it. Theres an inherent lack in understanding, in intelligence, in resources—in more things than hes aware of. So trusting in man is bound to fail and disappoint us sooner or later because man will never live up to a perfect standard. God gives us something better to invest our trust in…Him. He possesses everything that man doesnt: perfect understanding, perfect intelligence, perfect resources. The Lord always knows whats right for us and does whats right for us, period. And while His ways wont always seem like it at the time, in the end He always shows Himself to be perfectly faithful and true to us. Dont put your trust in princes or in any man. Ultimately, they cant give you what you need. But plant your hopes and expectations in God, who can and will help according to what you truly need. Faithful Father, protect us from the tendency to trust in man. May we more and more put our hope in what we cant see. Give us eyes that see You as our only sure source of security. Think About It… What does this passage reveal to me about God? What does this passage reveal to me about myself? Based on this, what changes do I need to make? What is my prayer for today?
Posted on: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 07:13:01 +0000
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