Friday after First Sunday of Epiphany
“Blessed or Happy is the person who trusts the Lord” even as a baby is happy, trusting in the care of her parent. So should we trust God as our parent.
Jan 14 Fri: Genesis 27:30-38, Acts 1:1-5, Psalm 40:1-11
Psalm 40 King James Version
4Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
5Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.
“Blessed or Happy is the person who trusts the Lord” even as a baby is happy, trusting in the care of her parent.
In everyone’s life, there are days that don’t go the way one wants. What makes the difference is how we deal with the difficulties. What to do? Trust the Lord and not count on the proud or false idols of this world.
A time where the job is tenuous, or the future prospects are not clear, we must learn to trust God. As Abraham Lincoln said, “I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere to go. My own wisdom, and that of all about me, seemed insufficient for the day.”
The Psalmist encourages us with the reminder that God has already done many wonderful works or miracles and there are plans for us. We don’t have to rely on our own wisdom, but God’s.
Just as Joseph became Pharoah’s right hand by going to prison and explaining dreams, so might our paths not make sense as we might envision it. Yet God has a plan. For each of us.
Our job is to discern God’s plan. To rest upon God’s wisdom and follow the path where we are led.
Trust God and celebrate the goodness that comes to us, giving God the credit. Trust God, expect miracles. Be Happy.
