Trust and Obey

“The LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. LORD of armies, how blessed is the person who trusts in You!”—Psalm 84:11–12 NASB

John Sammis observed that many believers seemed bogged down, unable to achieve victory or even make progress in their Christian lives. Part of the problem was they made their faith complicated. They were so focused on this complexity that they had a hard time living in victory.

Pondering this issue, a friend told Sammis about a young man he had met who seemed unusually joyful, unusually victorious. The secret? He admitted he did not understand every complicated theological doctrine. But what made a difference was the simplicity of his faith. His comment: “I’m going to trust, and I’m going to obey.”

Inspired by this insight, Sammis wrote a hymn called “Trust and Obey.” He described how just walking with God sheds clarifying light on our way. He discovered how our lives change as we simply “do His good will.” God abides with us and with all who trust and obey. The message was simple: “There’s no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.”

We may encounter problems, but His smile drives away every doubt and fear. Trusting and obeying Him leads us to focus on Jesus and helps us give all our burdens to Him. As we trust Him, He gives us peace.

Are you carrying burdens? Do you have worries or doubts? Commit every problem, every challenge, every question to Jesus. Simply trust Him, and obey His Word. Don’t make it complicated.

Reflection Question: In what ways will you specifically be obedient to God’s Word?