God's Glory Church

“Blessed is the man who has made God his stronghold.” — Psalm 39:5

A woman rescued Rudy from an animal shelter a few days before euthanasia, and the dog became her companion. For ten years, Rudy slept peacefully by Linda’s bed, but then he started jumping next to her and licking her face. Linda scolded him, but every night Rudy repeated his behavior. “Then he started jumping on my lap to lick my face every time I sat down,” the woman said.

Linda began to wonder how persistent Rudy was and how he always licked the same spot on her jaw. Eventually, she went to see a doctor who found a microscopic tumor (bone cancer). The doctor said if she had waited any longer it probably would have killed her. Linda trusted Rudy’s instincts and was glad she did.

The Holy Scriptures repeatedly say that trust in God leads to life and joy. The psalmist says: “Blessed is the man who has made God his stronghold” (Ps. 39:5). In some translations, the text sounds even more expressive: “Happy are those who trust in the Lord” (v. 5). The word “happy” means abundance and great joy.

If we trust God, the end result is deep, true happiness. This trust may not come easily, and the results may not be what we imagine. However, if we trust God, we will be very happy.

What prevents you from trusting God? How will your life change if you begin to truly trust the Lord?

Dear God, I want the kind of happiness that only You can give. But it’s hard for me to trust. Help me!