Revelation of the Word:

THEME: BELIEVE IN GOD

Jeremiah 17:7-8 NIV

“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”

INSIGHT

-Prophet Jeremiah uses a vivid metaphor to describe the stability and blessing of those who trust in God, regardless of life’s challenges. This trust is a deep-rooted confidence, reflecting a life grounded in faith. In contrast to self-reliance or dependence on others, this trust in God brings a unique sense of security and peace. Our trust in God provides spiritual strength and resilience that human efforts alone cannot achieve.

SUMMARY

Believing in God remains a diverse and evolving theme, shaped by individual, cultural, and intellectual factors. For believers, God often represents the ultimate source of meaning, grounding their lives in a sense of purpose and unity with the divine. Conversely, others find meaning through secular or non-theistic frameworks, showing the variety of ways humans seek understanding and transcendence in the world. They set their eyes on riches, fame, relationships, strength, political power and connections, thus idolizing the whole narrative of trusting in God. Abraham believed in God and it was accounted to him for righteousness (Genesis 15:6). Joseph had faith in God and when he was dying gave instructions concerning his bones (Hebrews 11:22). Joseph underwent diverse challenges even from his early days which shaped him in his leadership role. God calls us to trust in Him and He will strengthen us and uphold us with His righteous right hand (Isaiah 41:10). God comforts us with His sure love that as we trust in Him He has an eternal inheritance for us in His Father’s mansions set for us (John 14:1-4). We should therefore have confidence as God’s children that as we approach Him, He hears us and whatever we ask for in His name, He hears and answers us (1 John 5:14-15).

PRAYER

We thank You dear Lord Jesus and lift Your name high. Let all the heavens rejoice and the earth give You praise. Dear Lord Jesus, we believe that You are able to do exceedingly abundantly all that we can think of or imagine. You are our Helper and Source. You are our Strength and Shield, our Father and Friend, all our hope and trust is in You. May You help us and vindicate us from every challenge and obstacle that we are faced with. May You help us and guide us always in the way that we should go for the glory and honor of Your name. May You bless us abundantly so that in all things at all times having all that we need, we may abound in every good work. May You bless us and keep us dear Jesus. May You shine Your face towards us and be gracious unto us. May You show Your countenance unto us and give us peace. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and forevermore. Amen.

Further reading: Psalms 1:1-6

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