"My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from Him." Psalms 62:5
Scripture: Psalm 62:5-12
Some time ago, I heard about a man who had lived his life seeking God. To his family and friends he had been a light that reflected his faith. But as he grew older, he began to suffer from dementia. He was no longer able to function on his own or even recognize his family and friends. Yet even as he walked in silence down this final path, the gentleness of his spirit gave witness to the Savior that he so dearly loved.
At times, when we face hardships in our lives, we naturally look around us for a way to "solve our problems." We try to rely on our own perceived strengths. If it's a physical setback, we hope doctors can make a correct diagnosis and provide an effective treatment. Or in financial distress, we may seek help from church or charities.
God's desire is that we look to Him and trust in Him alone, amidst every circumstance. He is our refuge and our strength, our everlasting hope.
We make the gravest of mistakes when he try to solve our own problems or try to have other people solve them. The only way we can find relief from our greatest misfortunes or calamities is to take our petitions and lay them at the feet of our almighty God. They are safe with Him and He will be faithful to handle our cares with first priority. If we try to rely on our strengths to solve our problems, things will only end in disaster. Only when we go to God instead of others can we find the true help we need.
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