+DEV+ Waiting with Confidence

Date: January 3, 2011 8:33 PM
Topic: +DEV+ Waiting with Confidence

Waiting with Confidence

"I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord" (Psalm 27:13-14).
Scripture Focus: Psalm 27:1-14

David's confidence in God gave him strength. God's faithfulness sustained him as he waited for deliverance. Today's reading identifies the challenges David faced when his enemies attacked him, his parents abandoned him, and others falsely accused him. Such circumstances would threaten anyone's confidence. Yet God had proven Himself faithful in the past, so David knew He would be faithful in the future. David didn't ignore his problems; he remembered God's goodness.

Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us how to obtain confidence in God, even in the midst of difficulty. If we trust God rather than trust our own understanding, we're promised He will lead us. Our own reasoning and expectations disappoint us, leaving us feeling vulnerable and fearful. Yet we are secure in the One who has always been faithful and trustworthy.

Reading the Bible regularly develops our awareness of God's provision. Some people keep a journal listing how God provides for various needs. Keep God's faithfulness in mind and see God's goodness.

Insight: Take time to recognize the examples of God's goodness that surround you. Let His faithfulness strengthen you to wait with confidence.