Proverbs 3:5-7 “Trust 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. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.”
One of the quiet tragedies in the Christian life is when trust drifts from the Lord to something—or someone—else. In Zephaniah’s day, Judah chose to lean on the power of nations like Assyria rather than trust in the God who had never failed them. They placed their confidence in military alliances, human reasoning, and self-sufficiency, and as a result, their faith crumbled from within.
We do the same, don’t we? We trust in our bank accounts, relationships, strength, or intellect, rather than in the God who sustains it all. Sometimes it happens subtly—a problem arises, and instead of going to God in prayer, we rush to Google, a friend, or our own ability. Before long, our spiritual muscles atrophy, and we’re no longer walking by faith but by sight.
But God hasn’t changed. He is still able, still faithful, and still longing for His people to trust Him fully. A heart that refuses to trust God will eventually grow cold, cynical, and dry. But the one who leans on the Lord will find strength renewed, peace restored, and joy unshaken. Where is your trust today? Is it in the unchanging character of God, or in the shifting sands of human support?
📖 Scripture Reading: Psalm 20:7, Isaiah 31:1, Proverbs 3:5–6, Hebrews 11:6, Jeremiah 17:5–8