Lean on the Lord

Dear church family

One of my favourite things about the Bible is that you can read the same thing a thousand times but on the thousand and first time you read it, it stands out to you in a wholly different way. I was reminded of that well quoted passage from Proverbs 3:5-6 that says, 'Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths.' This has been a verse that has been spoken over me many times throughout my life but when I heard it yesterday, I heard it as though I had new ears.

The part that stuck out to me is when it says, 'Lean not on your own understanding.' To not lean on our own understanding means to lean on God's. Leaning is only something you can do when you are sure you will be held up. You lean on a wall trusting it won't fall over and it is hard to lean comfortably if you don't trust something or someone to hold you up and nothing is more embarrassing than leaning on something unsteady and falling (we've all done it!). We are told in this proverb to not only trust in God but lean on his understanding rather than our own.

Leaning on God is something that may not come easily to you. Trusting in something you cannot touch or see can be hard and it can often be much easier to place our trust in ourselves or others. I keep being reminded of how trustworthy God is. Throughout Scripture He is always faithful to His promises. Of course, we can lean on Him and trust in Him but saying that is often easier than putting it into practice. To trust God is to sacrifice what we think is right in favour of seeking out what God's thoughts are on the matter and placing that above our own views/opinions. God invites us to lean on Him so that we don't need to rely on our understanding and comprehension of situations. He knows all, He is sovereign, and He definitely knows better than us!

Let us learn to wholeheartedly trust in Him and lean on His understanding not our own. No matter what happens with this country's government, God has a plan and will make a way and His way is one of love, grace, mercy, kindness, life and restoration. Will you accept His invitation to trust Him?

Lots of love
Katie 5020202020Recent