In Whom You Have Trusted -- The Gospel of Your Salvation - Part 723

"For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap [their] hands." (Isaiah 55:12) Further, even in darkness -- "unto the upright there arises a light. He is gracious, and full of compassion and righteous." (Psalms 112:4)

David continues, writing, "A good man shows favour, and lendeth. He will guide his affairs with discretion. Surely, he shall not be moved for ever. The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. He shall not be afraid of evil tidings -- his heart is fixed -- trusting in the Lord. His heart is established. He shall not be afraid, until he sees his desire upon his enemies." (Psalm 112:5-8)

Day in and day out the Lord watches over us. He cares for us intimately. And yet, often, the cares and responsibilities of this life take precedence. But the Lord never intended it to be this way. Rather, like David the psalmist, He wants us to willingly do His will, bestowing our praises upon Him daily so that our faith will grow exceedingly, and the charity of every one of us will abound toward each other. (II Thessalonians 1:3-5) 

He directs us gently, instructing us to remember "in whom you/we have trusted, after that ye heard the Word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, in whom also after that ye believed." Indeed, you were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise. (Ephesians 1:3)

Therefore, give thanks always to our Lord God and Saviour. Pray without ceasing. Take hold of your work of faith, and labour of love. Let your patience and hope be in our Lord Jesus Christ. (I Thessalonians 1:3)

Moreover, let grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God. (II Peter 1:2-12) And be filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Christ Jesus. (Philippians 1:11) That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. (Philemon 1:6) 

For it is God which works in you both to will and to do His good pleasure. (Philippians 2:13) Serve the only living and true God today.(I Thessalonians 1:9) Stand in the offering plate.