One of our e-bible study friends mentioned that the study notes for today's reading reminded her of the old hymn Trust and Obey. When I read her email I was immediately "transported" back to my hometown church in Jonesborough, Tennessee. I could hear our pastor's voice as he announced the number of the hymn. I knew it by heart. I can still hear my parents' voices as they sang those familiar words. Maybe this hymn can bring back memories for you too. Contemplate God's great promises for you as you read (or sing) the words to Trust and Obey.

1. When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word,
   What a glory He sheds on our way!
   While we do His good will, He abides with us still,
   And with all who will trust and obey.
   • Refrain:
     Trust and obey, for there’s no other way
     To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.
2. Not a shadow can rise, not a cloud in the skies,
   But His smile quickly drives it away;
   Not a doubt or a fear, not a sigh or a tear,
   Can abide while we trust and obey.
3. Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share,
   But our toil He doth richly repay;
   Not a grief or a loss, not a frown or a cross,
   But is blessed if we trust and obey.
4. But we never can prove the delights of His love
   Until all on the altar we lay;
   For the favor He shows, for the joy He bestows,
   Are for them who will trust and obey.
5. Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at His feet,
   Or we’ll walk by His side in the way;
   What He says we will do, where He sends we will go; Never fear, only trust and obey.

Some words are in larger print. In order for us to really claim those great promises of God, we MUST lay our lives on the altar and be obedient to Him!