Psalm 37:5 “Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.”
“Commit” — This word has various meanings in the Bible. It is used in the sense of doing something, committing an injustice or a sin, an evil deed. Another meaning is that of consignment. We commit something for safe keeping, we put it into the hands of somebody, trust that person with it, then we leave it with that person, knowing it is well taken care of.
Our assurance that all is well taken care of, safe and secure depends upon the person to whom we have committed or consigned a matter. If the character of the person is questionable, anxiety and worry would rightly disturb our peace because our committal might miscarry and result in our loss. If the person is trustworthy, reliable in every way, able and mighty to handle our affairs, we give the matter no thought whatever and say, “It is safe in his hands.”….
Many Christians fear what they have placed into God’s hands. They are nervous about what they have put in His hands; they entertain doubts and fears. They still worry about how all things will turn out. When we have committed our burdens and cares, our perplexities and problems to Him, knowing they are His now, and that He will take care, then worry and anxiety should cease and we should not be anxious for anything. We should learn to say, “It is in His hands and that is enough.”
Written by A.C. Gaebelein
Originally published in Our Hope Magazine, 1922
