"TAKE NOT THE WORD OF TRUTH UTTERLY OUT OF MY MOUTH." Men's words will fail; heaven and earth will pass away, but God's words will not pass away. It is unsafe and improper to trust our feelings, to listen to suggestions, or to judge by appearances. The Christian's sure guide is God's word, and this should be the sole object of his trust. If we cannot take God's word and depend upon it, what can we trust? God's word is true, on all essential points plain; it has been tried and always found faithful. We should believe it, rely on it, plead it, expect its fulfilment, and comfort ourselves with it, especially when surrounded with difficulties, when in darkness or filled with forebodings, maybe because God has not answered our prayers. Trusting in God's faithful word brings peace to the mind, comfort to the soul, and deliverance from every trouble: if we trust God's word we may be confident, for our help is certain. God's promise is His bond; it has power to set our minds at rest; if we trust it with our whole heart, we shall enjoy peace and quiet confidence. Trust then only in God's word, and you are safe for evermore. 

For Meditation:
In Thee, O Lord, I put my trust:
Mighty and merciful, and just,
Thy faithful word I prove;
Thou canst, Thou wilt my helper be:
My confidence is all in Thee,
The faithful God of love.