What has the Lord shown you?
In a time when the people of Judah were turning to foreign alliances and false gods instead of trusting the Lord, this passage calls them (and us today) back to the source of true security — God Himself. Jeremiah warns that trusting human strength leads to spiritual barrenness. "Blessed" doesn’t mean an easy life, but a life that is spiritually rich, stable, and grounded in God’s care. Trusting God means believing His promises even when you can’t see the outcome. It’s choosing to rest in His wisdom, timing, and faithfulness. When your confidence is in Him, fear loses its grip, and peace takes its place. It may not always be immediate or obvious, but blessings come in many forms — strength, protection, wisdom, joy in trials. He honors those who lean on Him with steadfast faith.
How do you obey it?
- Surround yourself with godly encouragement: Stay connected to a community that points you back to God, especially during difficult seasons.
- Stay rooted in Scripture: God builds our confidence in Him through His promises. Meditating on verses like Jeremiah 17:7 strengthens your trust.
- Walk in obedience, even when it’s hard: Trusting God often means doing what He says — even if it doesn’t make immediate sense (like forgiving, waiting, giving, or stepping into something new).
- Seek God first: Before turning to others or worrying, bring your concerns to God through prayer and His Word.
Reflection
How have you seen God's faithfulness in the past when you chose to trust Him? Is there something God is asking you to do right now that requires faith? What is God revealing to you about His character through this verse? How can you encourage others to trust in the Lord through your example?
Prayer
Heavenly Father, Thank You for being faithful and unchanging — my firm foundation in a world that constantly shifts. I admit that I often lean on my own understanding, but today I choose to place my full trust in You. Help my heart to be rooted in You like a tree planted by water, steady and strong. Teach me to trust You not only in easy moments, but especially in the hard ones. Fill me with peace and strengthen my faith so I can walk in obedience and keep my eyes on You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
