JOHN 14:1 AMP
““Do not let your heart be troubled (afraid, cowardly). Believe [confidently] in God and trust in Him, [have faith, hold on to it, rely on it, keep going and] believe also in Me.”
GOLD NUGGETS
WAITING, TRUSTING, AND HOPING are connected, like golden strands interwoven to form a strong chain. Trusting is the central strand. Waiting and hoping decorate the central strand and strengthen the chain that connects you to God. Trusting God is the antidote or medicine for a troubled heart and mind. Waiting for God to work, with your eyes fixed on him shows that you really do trust him. Hoping is future-directed. It envisages the future. It connects you to your inheritance in heaven. However, the benefits of hope fall fully on you in the present. Because you belong to God, you don’t just pass time in your waiting. You can wait expectantly, in hopeful trust.
The Psalmist says: “Wait for and confidently expect the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for and confidently expect the Lord (Psalms 27:14 AMP).” Keep your “antennae” out to pick up even the faintest signals of his presence. Always remember: “The expectations of the righteous result in joy … (Proverbs 10:28 CEB).” SHALOM: God’s all encompassing blessings to you
