In God We Put Our Trust

<p>The baby wasn&rsquo;t due for another six weeks, but the doctor had just diagnosed Whitney with cholestasis, a liver condition common in pregnancy. In a whirlwind of emotions, Whitney was taken to the hospital where she received treatment and was told her baby would be induced in twenty-four hours! In another part of the hospital, ventilators and other equipment needed for the onslaught of COVID-19 cases were being put into place. As a result, Whitney was sent home. She made the decision to trust God and His plans, and delivered a healthy baby a few days later.</p> <p>When Scripture takes root in us, it transforms the way we react in trying situations. Jeremiah lived in a time when most of society trusted in human alliances, and the worship of idols was prevalent. The prophet contrasts the person who &ldquo;draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the <smallcaps>Lord</smallcaps>&rdquo; (Jeremiah 17:5) with the one who trusts in God. &ldquo;Blessed is the one . . . whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water . . . [that] does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green&rdquo; (vv. 7&ndash;8). As believers in Christ, we&rsquo;re called to live by faith as we look to Him for solutions. As He provides the strength, we can choose to fear or to trust Him. God says we&rsquo;re blessed&mdash;<em>fully satisfied</em>&mdash;when we choose to trust Him.</p>