Trusting in Him, Never Disappointed

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Dennis Lastimoso
Mustard Seed Sentinel
3 min readNov 21, 2023

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Hebrews 10:23 declares, โ€œLet us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised).โ€ In our lives today, the words of this verse offer hope and unmatched trustworthiness, guiding us through the world and revealing its significant meaning.

Trust is crucial in a world filled with uncertainty, disappointments, and shifting sands. In a rapidly changing world where many things we once took for granted seem unreliable, our faith in God remains unshakable.

Recent events in the world have demonstrated the fragility of trust. Promises made by leaders can change, institutions can falter, and relationships can sour. The very foundations on which we build our lives can crumble beneath our feet. Itโ€™s in these moments of uncertainty and disappointment that we find hope in Hebrews 10:23.

It calls us to โ€œhold fast the profession of our faith without wavering.โ€ It urges us to stand unwavering in our faith, not because the world around us is stable, but because God is faithful. In a world where trust can be easily shattered, Godโ€™s faithfulness remains unblemished. This verse serves as an anchor for our souls in the turbulent seas of life.

In todayโ€™s reality, trust is a rare and precious commodity. Weโ€™ve witnessed promises broken, institutions faltering, and trust eroding in various facets of life. Yet, amid this uncertainty, Godโ€™s promise endures. What does it mean to trust in Him and be confident that we will never be disappointed?

Trusting in God is not a blind leap into the unknown but a confident reliance on the One who is unchanging, faithful, and true. It provides security, purpose, and hope in the chaotic world, even when our plans unravel or our diagnosis is uncertain.

The need to trust God completely and not rely on our limited understanding. Trusting in Him leads to His divine guidance in all aspects of life. Proverbs 3:5โ€“6 says, โ€œTrust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.โ€

Psalm 62:8 declares: โ€œTrust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us.โ€ In a world filled with uncertainty, we can trust in God at all times. He is not only a refuge but also a listener who invites us to pour out our hearts before Him.

Trusting in God involves waiting on Him with patience. He renews our strength, allowing us to soar above lifeโ€™s challenges. Isaiah 40:31 declares: โ€œBut they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk, and not faint.โ€

Trusting in God brings a perfect peace that transcends worldly circumstances. It is a peace that stems from knowing that God is in control. Isaiah 26:3 says, โ€œThou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.โ€

Brethren, our faith becomes unshakeable when it is rooted in trusting God, and finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. But without faith, it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6), and without God, it is impossible to have faith โ€” โ€œLooking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faithโ€ (Hebrews 12:2), as we fix our eyes on Jesus, we find the true source of unwavering trust and the assurance that in Him, we will never be disappointed.

May we hold fast to our faith in Jesus Christ, knowing that no one who trusts in Him will ever be disappointed.

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Prayer: Heavenly Father, we come before You with grateful hearts, acknowledging Your unchanging faithfulness. In a world filled with disappointments and uncertainties, we place our trust in You, the One who is always dependable. Help us, Lord, to hold fast to our faith in You, knowing that no one who trusts in You will ever be disappointed. We thank You for the hope and assurance found in Your Word. In Jesusโ€™ name, we pray. Amen.

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Dennis Lastimoso
Mustard Seed Sentinel

A Born Again Believer of Christ. Any glory here doesn't belong to me as writer, but to Christ Jesus our Lord & Saviour! Be Strengthened! Be Edified! Be Blessed!