{"id":352142,"date":"2026-07-27T10:52:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T14:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/?p=352142"},"modified":"2026-07-27T10:52:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T14:52:29","slug":"the-power-of-trusting-in-god-insights-from-the-15th-message-of-the-fast-of-daniel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/the-power-of-trusting-in-god-insights-from-the-15th-message-of-the-fast-of-daniel\/","title":{"rendered":"The Power of Trusting in God: Insights From the 15th Message of the Fast of Daniel"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In the special 15th message<\/strong> of the Fast of Daniel<\/span><\/a><\/span>, Bishop Macedo emphasized that trusting in God<\/strong> is what strengthens a person to face life\u2019s challenges.\u00a0Those who place their trust in God find rest even in the midst of anguish, suffering, and inner emptiness. Although trust does not eliminate problems immediately, it strengthens a person to remain steadfast while awaiting God\u2019s response.<\/big><\/div>\n

 
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The Difference Between Faith and Trust<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Faith Leads to Action, While Trust Sustains a Person During the Waiting Period<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Bishop Macedo<\/a> <\/span>clarified that faith and trust complement each other, but they are distinct. Faith manifests when a person decides to act and puts God\u2019s teachings into practice. It drives actions, leads to obedience<\/strong>, and enables a person to face challenges with belief in the fulfillment of divine promises.<\/p>\n

However, after this leap of faith, a period of waiting follows. It is during this time that trust becomes essential. Trust prevents discouragement<\/strong> in the face of difficult circumstances. It sustains faith<\/strong> until God\u2019s answer manifests in the lives of those who remain perseverant.
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David: An Example of Trust in God<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Waiting Patiently for God Does Not Mean Remaining Passive<\/strong><\/h5>\n

To illustrate this teaching, the bishop cited King David<\/strong>, who is described in the Bible as a \u201cman after God\u2019s own heart.\u201d He referenced Psalm 40<\/strong>, where David states:
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I waited patiently for the LORD; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry. (Psalm 40:1)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

 
\nThe bishop explained that this passage shows that trusting in God does not mean being passive. At times, it is necessary to act in faith and make decisions while maintaining trust until the answer arrives.
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The Decision That Precedes the Miracle<\/strong><\/h4>\n
After Acting in Faith, a Person Must Remain Steadfast and Await God\u2019s Timing<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Finally, Bishop Macedo emphasized that trust empowers a person to persevere after acting on their faith. Often, transformation begins with a firm decision to depend entirely on God<\/strong>, without holding back.<\/p>\n

After taking that step of faith, it is crucial to continue trusting<\/strong>. Instead of allowing doubt to dominate the mind, a person must remain perseverant while awaiting God\u2019s timing for the answer.<\/p>\n

In this way, faith compels action, while trust keeps a person steadfast during the waiting period. Together, they strengthen the spiritual journey and prepare the way for God to perform miracles at the right time.
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Watch the Complete Message<\/strong><\/h4>\n