Trust in the Lord

Psalm 135:13–21

When your prayers don’t seem to be answered, you may be tempted to stop trusting the Lord and start chasing other ‘gods’.

Trusting in the Lord may seem a little old-fashioned. But the psalmist says, ‘God, your name is eternal, God, you’ll never be out-of-date’ (v.13, MSG).

The great biblical truth is that you become like that in which you put your trust. If you put your trust in ‘gods’ of silver or gold, then you will be like them – spiritually lifeless, blind, and deaf (vv.16–18). If you trust in God, you will be filled with life and joy as you become like him.

Keep trusting God, ‘For the Lord will vindicate his people and have compassion on his servants’ (v.14). ‘God stands up for his people, God holds the hands of his people’ (v.14, MSG). Hence, you are called to praise and honour the Lord (vv.19–21).

Remain totally dependent on God and look for him to vindicate you. When things aren’t working out as you wish, be patient. Stop trying to move ahead of God. His timing is perfect. Trust him.