PROVERBS 29

Proverbs 29:25
“Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.”

One Sunday, our pastor spoke about trusting God, with the word “trust” displayed on the screen behind him. As I looked at it, something struck me—the first letter is “t,” which reminded me of the cross Jesus died on. The rest of the word spells “rust.”

When I think of rust, I picture a steel wool pad—messy, ugly, and falling apart. It’s meant to be useful, but once it rusts, it starts to break down and loses its purpose. That’s what our lives can feel like when we don’t believe Jesus died on the cross to save us from our sins—when we fail to put Him first. But adding the “t”—the cross—at the beginning of rust transforms the word into trust. A new word. A new meaning.

When we put Christ first in our lives, everything changes. He gives us new life—one that is meaningful, productive, and protected from the grip of evil. Through Him, we are able to live with purpose and confidence, fully equipped to follow His calling.

We can trust God to love us, provide for us, and protect us—just like a good shepherd. He equips us with the armor of God: the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit. These are not just symbolic—they are real tools for real battles.

He never leaves us. As Psalm 91:4 promises: “He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”

When we live in trust—not rust—we live in the shelter of His strength.

PRAYER

Dear heavenly father, Thank You for being such a wonderful God, in whom we can truly trust. Thank You for always being in control and knowing what is best for us. Thank You for Your great love, faithfulness, mercy, and always keeping Your promises. Thank You for our salvation through Jesus Christ. You are our mighty God and fortress. We can never say thank You enough for all that You have done, all that You will do, and all that You are.