Trust God’s Word, Not What You See
- Heather Edmund
- Jun 11
- 5 min read
Updated: Jun 15
God fulfills His promises, so trust God's Word more than what you see
"But I will harden his heart so that he will not let the people go" (Exodus 4:21 NLT).
This verse marks the beginning of God fulfilling the promise He made to Abraham concerning the nation that would enslave his descendants (see Genesis 15:13–14; Exodus 1:8–11). God—who knows our past, present, and future—foresaw the suffering His people would endure in Egypt and already had a plan in place to rescue them and bring justice to their oppressors (Exodus 4:22-23).
The same is true for us today. As children of God—those who have accepted Christ into their hearts and lives (1 John 3:2), we can trust that God sees our tomorrow. He knows every challenge that will come our way and already has both a rescue plan and a solution that’s been in place long before we ever faced the problem (Exodus 6:4-5).
Then the Lord said to Abram, “You can be sure that your descendants will be strangers in a foreign land, where they will be oppressed as slaves for 400 years. But I will punish the nation that enslaves them, and in the end they will come away with great wealth.” — Genesis 15:13–14 (NLT).
According to Scripture, the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt because the new king (Pharaoh) did not know about Joseph or the ways he had previously blessed Egypt (Exodus 1:8). He noticed that the Israelites—foreigners in the land—had grown numerous and strong, and he feared their growth and strength (Exodus 1:9).
Recognizing them as a mighty people, even though they were outsiders, he worried that if war broke out, they might side with Egypt’s enemies and fight against them (Exodus 1:10). And out of this fear, Pharaoh devised a plan to oppress them and limit their growth through forced labor, harsh treatment, and ordering infanticide (Exodus 1:11; Exodus 1:15–16).
Although the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt and their suffering seemed to grow worse with time (Exodus 1:11-14), God did not forget His promise (Exodus 2:24; Exodus 6:6). Just as He had promised Moses (Genesis 15:13–14; Exodus 3:7-10), He eventually rescued the Israelites with His mighty power (Exodus 14:21-30), leading them out of bondage and into freedom, showing that His word never fails (Numbers 23:19).
God's in control, even when it doesn't seem like it
Although the journey may be difficult and the enemy may intensify the struggle (Exodus 5:1–19), it does not mean that what God has spoken will fail.
No matter the hardship, the seemingly endless pain, discomfort, or even seasons of bondage—you must hold on to hope.
Keep your faith anchored in the promises of God. Have faith in the Word of God above your circumstances. Or, trust God's Word more than what you see around you—because His Word is greater than your current circumstance.
When you understand that God is with you in every season—whether good or bad—you can remain steady and composed no matter what you face. In joyful seasons, you can overflow with peace and gladness. And in difficult seasons, you can still find peace and hold on to joy, because with God, He can and will turn your situation around (Romans 8:28).
What you see isn't the whole story
Even when we face hardships, they are not without purpose—either they’re part of God’s greater plan, or He is using them for our good (Jeremiah 29:11; Genesis 50:20). His plans are always redemptive and filled with hope.
While we may weep for a time, we have the promise that joy is coming (Psalm 30:5). This is the beauty of a relationship with Christ: we are given hope and the unshakable assurance that things will—not maybe, but will—get better with Him.
Don't allow what you see to disturb your beliefs
Choose to have patience instead of fear, worry, or concern (Exodus 5:23; Exodus 6:1, 6-8), because when you do, you will see the hand of God moving on your behalf (Exodus 14:13-14; Exodus 6:2).
God’s delivers us troubled times
When we cry out to the Lord, He hears us and delivers us from all our troubles (Psalm 34:17). Like the people of Judah, when we face opposition, we only need to take our position, stand firm, and trust that the Lord will bring the victory (2 Chronicles 20:17). And just as God delivered the Israelites when they were trapped between Pharaoh’s army and the Red Sea, we too must stand still and watch the salvation of our God happen (Exodus 14:13–14).
God told Moses in Exodus 6:2, "...I am the Lord." This is reaffirmation of God's identity and authority. It’s as if God was saying: "Do you know who I am? "Recognize who I am."Don't forget who I am." Or, "I'm about to show you who I am." This declaration is a reminder that God's power is unmatched, He's sovereign, He has limitless abilities, and He is in complete control over everything.
His divine love and mercy
The most amazing, beautiful aspect of God are His love and mercy. When He heard the cries of His people and observed their suffering, He was compelled to take action (Exodus 3:7, 6:5; Psalm 34:17–18; Judges 10:15–16; Psalm 56:8; Isaiah 38:5).
The same applies to us. He is moved and shows compassion during our times of suffering, trouble, and despair (Lamentations 3:22–23; Psalm 103:13; Isaiah 49:13; Deuteronomy 4:31; Matthew 9:36).
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