THEREFORE TRUST THOU IN HIM .

 EVENING DEVOTION by James Smith

FEBRUARY 7

 

Job 35:14

Although thou sayest thou shalt not see him,

yet judgment is before him; therefore trust thou in him. -

 
Forget not that thy times are in his hands, that thy name is in his book of life, that he has promised to be thy God, and that he is faithful to his word. Every blessing we can need is promised; every promise is firm and sure, therefore trust thou in him.
 
Thy heart may misgive thee, thy way may perplex thee, thy fears may overcome thee, thy foes may insult over thee; but thy way is not hid from the Lord, therefore trust thou in him.
 
His word is true from the beginning, his people in every age have proved it so, its verity is its crown; therefore you may trust it firmly, fearlessly, and constantly: and his faithful word should calm thy fears, strengthen thy hopes, sweeten thy comforts, and lead thee to cheerful, filial obedience.
 
His hand may seem to go out against thee, but his heart beats with unutterable love to thee; he may appear to thy mistaken fancy, to be armed with a sword to destroy thee; but even then you should say with Job, “Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him:” and you will find, that instead of destroying, he will honour your confidence, and bring you into a wealthy place.
 

Thy ways, O Lord, with wise design,

Are framed upon thy throne above,

And every dark and bending line

Meets in the centre of thy love:

Therefore I trust in thee alone,

And humbly pray, “THY WILL BE DONE.”

 
James Smith