09282024 He in Whom I Trust

Dear Missionary Lady,

Greetings in the name of our trustworthy God. Everywhere, in everything, and at all times, God can be trusted.

“My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer: my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth people under me” (Psalm 144:2).

“He in whom I trust.” This word for trust has the idea of confiding in and fleeing to for protection. It is the word for trust in an urgent situation. When danger threatens or difficult circumstances or even emergencies arise, God is the place to which we can run.

Considering all the other names for God contained in this verse, our trust in Him is very reasonable. He is goodness. He is a fortress and a high tower. He is a shield and a deliverer. We can trust in a God who is good, who is able to hide us from attacks, and who is able to achieve the victory.

Whom else would we trust? Other people may care about us and may even have some wisdom and ability to help us, but God cares more about us than anyone else does. Furthermore, He is the only one with sufficient wisdom to know what to do, and there are many situations that are far beyond the ability of any human to do anything about. The help of others would be insufficient at best and sometimes completely powerless. God, on the other hand, is worthy of our trust.

When troubles arise, He should be the first source we turn to. He has proven Himself so many times already, and nothing has changed in His character. In problems big and small, in seasons of trial and tranquility, God is the one we can trust. He will continue to do what He has always done, which is to do everything that is good and right and best for us within His wise plan.

Love in Christ,

Peggy Holt

member at Open Door Baptist Church in Lebanon, PA