Why God Likes It When We Trust Him

“പടക്കുതിരയുടെ ബലത്തില്‍ അവിടുന്നു സന്തോഷിക്കുന്നില്ല; ഓട്ടക്കാരന്റെ. ശീഘ്രതയില്‍ അവിടുന്നു പ്രസാദിക്കുന്നില്ല. തന്നെ ഭയപ്പെടുകയും തന്റെ കാരുണ്യത്തില്‍ പ്രത്യാശ വയ്‌ക്കുകയും ചെയ്യുന്നവരിലാണു കര്‍ത്താവു പ്രസാദിക്കുന്നത്‌.”

സങ്കീര്‍ത്തനങ്ങള്‍
147 : 10-11

“His delight is not in the strength of the horse, nor his pleasure in the speed of a runner; but the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love.”

Psalms 147 : 10-11

Psalms 147:10-11 says God isn’t interested in strong horses or fast runners. Instead, He’s happy when people respect Him and trust in His love.

What the Verse Tells Us:

This verse is saying that God doesn’t care about physical strength or speed. He cares more about our feelings towards Him—showing respect and trusting in His love.

What “Respecting God” Means:

Respecting God doesn’t mean being scared of Him. It’s more about acknowledging that He is in charge and that we need Him. It’s like when we start learning things, and the Bible in Proverbs 9:10 says, “Wisdom begins with respecting the Lord.”

Why Trusting God Matters:

The verse also talks about hoping for God’s steady love. This means trusting that God’s love is always there for us. Romans 15:13 adds that trusting God fills us with joy and peace.

What We Can Learn:

This verse encourages us to be wise, and humble, and always trust in God’s lasting love. It motivates us to live our lives in a way that pleases God.

More Good Advice from the Bible:

Isaiah 40:31: This verse tells us that waiting on the Lord gives us strength and endurance.

Psalm 34:8: Encourages us to experience God’s goodness and find safety in Him.

Learning from C.S. Lewis:

In a book called “Mere Christianity,” C.S. Lewis talks about how sometimes God might do things that seem confusing but are for our good, like fixing a house in a way that might hurt at first.

Wrap-up:

So, Psalms 147:10-11 teaches us to live wisely, show respect, and trust in God’s love. Let’s aim for a life that makes God happy through our trust, hope, and respect for Him.

References:

The Holy Bible (ESV)

“Mere Christianity” by C.S. Lewis

Other parts of the Bible as mentioned

🌷Every morning, I am blessed with an inspiring wake-up call from His Excellency, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Selvister Ponnumuthan, the Bishop of Punalur in Kerala, India. Today’s blog post draws inspiration from the beautiful verses he shared in his morning message.

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