Treasure God’s Word

One of the blessings of this Thanksgiving Season is that it reminds us of one of the greatest needs we have—the need to trust God.

The Psalmist tells us that he has hid (“treasured”) God’s Word in his heart so that he might not sin against God (Psalm 119:11).  One of the ways in which we sin, go counter to God’s desire for us, is to worry.  Worrying tells God that we do not trust that He can provide for our needs, therefore we must handle it ourselves. This approach is at the very core of the Bible’s definition of sin for it denotes a failure to trust God and a choice instead to handle the challenges we encounter ourselves. 

The opposite of worry, therefore is to trust in God.  That is why we are often commanded to not worry, or be anxious.  Philippians 4:6—7 gives us God’s command to trust Him rather than to worry—“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” No wonder Jesus in Luke 10:41—42 corrects Martha by telling her that she is “worried and bothered about so many things.”  He then focuses her on the key concern of life, connecting and trusting in the Lord.

I pray that you will take Jesus’ & the Psalmist’s advice—treasure God’s Word in your heart and trust. So, make that commitment to memorize (“treasure”) God’s Words in your heart as we journey through this season of remembrance, thanks giving, and trust.