Psalm 115 reminds us: 🙏 Trust Yahweh, the one true God, who gives life and never fails. ✨

The psalm opens with, “Not to us, O Yahweh, but to your name give glory.” 🌟

Why? Because God is faithful, loving, and powerful — He rules from heaven and is trustworthy. 👑💖

It warns against idols: “They have mouths but don’t speak, eyes but don’t see, hands but don’t feel.” 🗿🚫

They’re lifeless, made by human hands. When people trust idols, they become just as lifeless — disconnected from true life found only in God. 🛠️💔

But God? He is life! 🌿 He gives strength, help, and protection. 💪🛡️

The psalm repeats, “Trust Yahweh, He is your help and shield.” 🛡️

His love lasts forever, and through Jesus’ death and resurrection, He offers eternal life. ✝️🕊️

God is the only living God. 🌍 He created all things. It’s foolishness when we put our confidence and trust in anything other than Him. ❌🗿

He gives us life freely, through Christ’s death and resurrection. 🌅

We will not go down into silence and death. 🕊️ We will be raised up on the last day. We will be given eternal life through Christ, who is our assurance, strength, and peace. 💪🌿🕊️

So don’t put your trust in things that can’t save you. 🙅‍♀️ Bless and praise Jesus — He’s the one who gives you everything you need, both now and forever. ❤️✨

Contributor Merritt Demski is the Pastor at St. John’s in Alta, Iowa.

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