DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRUSTING GOD AND PUTTING GOD TO THE TEST

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JANUARY 12th 2018

Today’s Scriptures: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make straight your paths” – Proverbs 3:5-6

A basic Christian attitude is to place complete dependence on God, as every good thing ultimately comes from Him. But we must be rational and cautious in doing that. For instance, Jesus did not have to jump down from the temple pinnacle to prove that he trusted God. Rather, he employed tactics and wisdom to evade from the tricks of the devil. Also, depending on God alone does not mean we should dispense with Medicare when we are ill, and say our trust is in God! These actions put God to the test. God has already provided us with medicine and health officers. He also gave us brains to think properly. Total dependence on God entails that we commit to Medicare while still believing that God would cover us with His healing power.

Therefore, employ rational thinking and act with caution while committing to God in faith same time. However, when there is nothing left for us to do in some cases, other than to rely on God totally, the Lord will give us the faith we need to make it through those times. Learn total dependence on God, by doing the following:
1) Prayer – present your request to God, listen to His directives and proceed as instructed.
2) Be guided by the scriptures – Ensure that what you do is in consonance with the scriptures.
3) Be Rational in your thoughts and cautious in your action.
4) Live for the Lord – Avoid sinful disposition and dedicate yourself to God. The grace of God is made stronger in us when we are closer to God.
6) Refuse to worry and abide in Christ – God cares for us and would always rise up for us in any situation. Keeping some of the anxiety on yourself is to doubt God’s care