COMMIT YOUR WAY TO THE LORD 

(Psalm 37:5)

Mike Johnson

Psalm 37:5 says, “Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass.” Psalm 37 is an admonition to followers of God to retain their confidence in Him and not be discouraged when facing the hardships in life. Among other admonitions, they were told to commit their way (course of life) to God and trust in him. Similarly, Proverbs 16:3 says, “Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.”

Consider the meaning of the Hebrew word translated “commit.” The root meaning involves the idea of “roll” and refers to the “rolling of a stone.” Consider the following definition.  “It can also describe abstract concepts, such as reproach being rolled off (removed) from someone (Ps 119:22) or one’s ways and works rolled onto (committed, entrusted) to someone (especially God)…” (The Complete Word Study Dictionary: Old Testament). Thus, it might be said we are to roll off the burdens of life onto the Lord. Consider I Peter 5:6-7: “Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” 

We must commit our lives to the Lord and trust Him to take care of us.  Further, as we handle the burdens of life, we give God credit.  Have you committed your life to the Lord?  Do you trust in Him?  If not, you should.