Living In The Light

June 8, Health And Trust In God

“Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose hope is in the LORD.”
—Jeremiah 17:7 LL 170.1

“Trust in the Lord.” Each day has its burdens, its cares, and perplexities; and when we meet, how ready we are to talk of our difficulties and trials. So many borrowed troubles intrude, so many fears are indulged, such a weight of anxiety is expressed, that one might almost suppose that we had no pitying, loving Savior, ready to hear all our requests, and to be to us a present help in every time of need. . . . LL 170.2

Brethren and sisters, do we well to be thus unbelieving? Why should we be ungrateful and distrustful? Jesus is our Friend. All heaven is interested in our welfare; and our anxiety and fear grieve the Holy Spirit of God. We should not indulge in a solicitude which only frets and wears us but does not help us to bear trials. No place should be given to that distrust of God which leads us to make a preparation against future want the chief pursuit of life, as though our happiness consisted in these earthly things, and we could gain them while ignoring the fact that God controls all things. . . . LL 170.3

It is not the will of God that His people should be weighed down with care. But our Lord does not deceive us. He does not say to us, “Do not fear; there are no dangers in your path.” He knows there are trials and dangers, and He deals with us plainly. He does not propose to take His people out of a world of sin and evil, but He points them to a never-failing refuge. . . . LL 170.4

How can we remain in doubt, questioning whether Jesus loves us, sinful though we be and compassed with infirmities? He gave Himself for us that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto Himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. He came to our world in the humble guise of a humanity, that He might become acquainted with the griefs and temptations that beset humanity’s pathway, and that He might know how to help the weary with His offer of rest and peace.. . . LL 170.5

We need to cultivate a spirit of cheerfulness. We should be happy and grateful; for we have everything to make us happy and to call out gratitude. Let us ever look on the bright side of life, and be hopeful, full of love and good works, rejoicing in the Lord always.— Review and Herald, February 3, 1885. LL 170.6

Further Reflection: : How can you increase your trust in God as you grow spiritually? LL 170.7