"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." 2 Timothy 1:7

We thank our Lord God that we belong to Him and He is our refuge.
Let us remind ourselves in whom we believe and trust.

Concerning our awesome God:
God is eternal!
He is from eternity to eternity. He is before time. He created time. He is outside of time. His throne is outside of time!
"The eternal God is your refuge,
And underneath are the everlasting arms..." Deuteronomy 33:27

God is self-existent!
He is the I AM that I AM. The absolute One. He is not in any sense dependent on anything.
God told Moses to say to the children of Israel, Exodus 3:15, "...This is My name forever, and this is My memorial to all generations."
(Read Verses 13-17, better yet read all of Chapter 3)

God is holy!
He is wholly and absolutely righteous and holy. Scripture tells us:
"For the Lord your God is a consuming fire..." Deuteronomy 4:24 "...God is light and in Him is no darkness at all." 1 John 1:5

God is almighty!
God Himself tells us in 2 Corinthians 6:18, "I will be a Father to you, And you shall be My sons and daughters, Says the Lord Almighty."
A quote from "From Fear to Faith" by Martyn Lloyd Jones, "The God who created the whole world out of nothing, who said, 'Let there light' and there was light, has absolute power; He has illimitable might."

God is faithful!
"Forever, O Lord,
Your word is settled in heaven.
Your faithfulness endures to all generations." Psalm 119:89-90

Hallelujah! This eternal, self-existent, holy, almighty, faithful God is the One who is in control of all things and we can trust Him! He is our God and we are His people.

"Behold, God is my salvation,
I will trust and not be afraid..." Isaiah 12:2

Concerning this trust--
It is in God:
"For our heart shall rejoice in Him,
Because we have trusted in His holy name." Psalm 33:21

It is in His word:
"So I shall have an answer for him who reproaches (taunts) me, For I trust in Your word." Psalm 119:42

It is in Christ:
"Behold, My Servant whom I have chosen,
My Beloved in whom My soul is well pleased; I will put My Spirit upon Him, And He will declare justice to the Gentiles." Psalm 12:18 "And in His name Gentiles will trust." Matthew Vs. 21

Oh, the benefits of trusting in God! The following are only a few.
There is joy:
"But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; Let them shout for joy, because You defend them..."  Psalm 5:11

There is God's goodness:
"Oh, how great is Your goodness,
Which You have laid up for those who fear You, Which You have prepared for those who trust in You..." Psalm 31:19

There is mercy:
"Many sorrows shall be to the wicked;
But he who trusts in the Lord, mercy shall surround him." Psalm 32:10

There is blessedness:
"Blessed is that man who makes the Lord His trust." Psalm 40:4

There is safety:
"In God I have put my trust;
I will not be afraid.
What can man do to me?" Psalm 56:11

There is guidance:
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6

Dear Lord, with grateful hearts we say "Thank You!" Amen