TRUST IN HIM AT ALL TIMES

 

EVENING DEVOTION by James Smith

MAY 27

 

Psalm 62:8

Trust in him at all times; ye people,

pour out your heart before him:

God is a refuge for us. Selah.

 
He always warrants us to trust in him, and 

   he is at all times worthy of our trust. 

     We are constantly exhorted to it, 

         but almost as constantly neglect it.
 
It is the exercise of necessity, 

   for a creature must trust in another; 

it is an evidence of dependence, 

   therefore we should cultivate it.
 
It is the exercise of a servant on his master; 

   of a friend on his friend; 

   of a child on his parent; 

   of a believer on his God.
 
Let us trust the Saviour’s work, for it is perfect.
 
Nothing should be allowed to disturb our confidence in God,

 for his nature is always love—

  his solemn pledge is given—

  his resources are inexhaustible, and 

  his mercy everlasting. 

Let us trust him then in joy and in sorrow-

  in darkness and in the light; 

  when increased or bereaved—

  when tempted or in repose.
 
Let us trust him and we shall conquer our fears; 

   patiently endure our trials; 

      successfully pursue our work; 

       rise above our cares, and overcome our foes.
 
That we may trust him, 

  he has revealed his character, 

  pledged his word, 

  sworn that he will not be wrath with us, and 

  assured us that he is unchangeable.
 

O may we with a steady faith

Believe whate’er Jehovah saith!

At all times trust our heavenly Friend,

And on his faithful word depend.

 
James Smith