FAITH AND TRUST – The Seed JCLI

FAITH AND TRUST
THE SEED
“He will not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.” Psalm 112:7 (NKJV)

Faith and trust are deeply connected. Faith is believing in God regardless of the circumstances, while trust is the practical application of that faith. Trusting God means surrendering our worries, fears, and control to Him, and acknowledging His goodness, wisdom, and sovereignty. Having faith and trust in God does not guarantee a life without challenges, but it equips us to face trials with courage, hope, peace, and patience, knowing that God is always with us. As we rely on Him, our spiritual roots grow deeper, our hearts are strengthened, and our relationship with Him becomes more intimate. Trusting God also gives us confidence that He is working everything out for our good, even when we cannot see the full picture. The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego is a powerful example of unwavering trust in God. When faced with King Nebuchadnezzar’s demand to worship a massive idol, they refused, remaining steadfast in their devotion to God. Despite being thrown into a fiery furnace heated seven times hotter than usual, they trusted God completely, declaring, “He will rescue us… but even if He does not, we will not serve your gods.” God miraculously intervened, sending an angel to protect them. They walked unharmed in the furnace, while the flames consumed those who threw them in. Witnessing this, King Nebuchadnezzar praised their God, declaring, “There is no other god who can rescue like this.”

BIBLE READING: Daniel 3:19-29
PRAYER: Oh Lord, deepen my faith and trust in You. Help me to rely on Your goodness, love, and sovereignty in all things. Amen.

IGBAGBO ATI IGBEKELE
IRUGBIN NAA
“Oun kii yoo bẹru awọn iroyin buburu; ọkàn rẹ̀ dúró ṣinṣin, ó gbẹ́kẹ̀ lé Olúwa.” Orin Dafidi 112:7

Igbagbọ ati igbẹkẹle ni asopọ si ara won. Igbagbọ n gbagbọ ninu Ọlọrun laibikita awọn ohun ti o sele, nigbati igbẹkẹle jẹ mimu igbagbọ lo. Gbẹkẹle Ọlọrun tumọ si fifi awọn aniyan, ẹru, ati iṣakoso wa silẹ fun Un, ati gbigbagbo oore, ọgbọn, ati isakoso Rẹ. Nini igbagbọ ati igbẹkẹle ninu Ọlọrun ko ṣe idaniloju igbesi aye laisi awọn idojuko, ṣugbọn o pese wa lati koju awọn idanwo pẹlu igboya, ireti, alaafia, ati sũru, ni mimọ pe Ọlọrun wa pẹlu wa nigbagbogbo. Bí a ṣe ń gbára lée, gbòǹgbò tẹ̀mí wa túbọ̀ ń jinlẹ̀ sí i, ọkàn wa si lágbára, àjọṣe wa pẹ̀lú Rẹ̀ sì túbọ̀ ńdagba sii. Gbigbẹkẹle ninu Ọlọrun tun fun wa ni igboya pe O n ṣe ohun gbogbo fun ire wa, paapaa nigbati a ko le ri aworan kikun. Itan Shadraki, Meṣaki, ati Abed-Nego jẹ apẹẹrẹ ti o lagbara nipa igbẹkẹle ailopin ninu Ọlọrun. Nígbàtí Ọba Nebukadinésárì pase pé kí wọ́n jọ́sìn òrìṣà ńlá kan, wọ́n kọ̀, wọ́n dúró ṣinṣin nínú ìfọkànsìn wọn sí Ọlọ́run. Bí ó tilẹ̀ jẹ́ pé wọ́n jù wọ́n sínú iná ìléru tí ó gbóná ní ìgbà méje ju ti tẹ́lẹ̀ lọ, wọ́n gbẹ́kẹ̀lé Ọlọ́run pátápátá, wọ́n ń kéde pé, “Oun yóò gbà wá… ṣùgbọ́n bí kò bá ṣe bẹ́ẹ̀, a kì yóò sin àwọn ọlọ́run rẹ.” Ọlọ́run dá sí i lọ́nà ìyanu, ó rán áńgẹ́lì kan láti dáàbò bò wọ́n. Wọ́n rìn láìfarapa nínú ìléru, nígbà tí iná náà jó àwọn tí o jù wọ́n sínú rẹ̀. Ní jíjẹ́rìí èyí, Ọba Nebukadinésárì gbóríyìn fún Ọlọ́run wọn, ó sì kéde pé, “Kò sí ọlọ́run mìíràn tí ó lè gbala bi irú èyí.”

BIBELI KIKA: Dáníẹ́lì 3:19-29
ADURA: Oluwa, mu igbagbọ mi jinlẹ ki n si gbẹkẹle yin. Ran mi lọwọ lati gbẹkẹle oore, ifẹ, ati agbara Re ninu ohun gbogbo. Amin.

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