Who Can You Really Trust?

When all is said an done….it comes down to this….Trust God! This world is full of questions that have no answers. In spite of our desire to know all….we simply are unable. This should not discourage a diligent pursuit of truth. It should just bring us peace in knowing there is One who does know all. God is in control in spite of our inability to understand why He acts and why He chooses not to act in any given situation. Many, if not most, of our inner turmoil comes when we try to see, understand and control God through the paradigm of our own shortsightedness.

The bible commands us to “Rejoice in the Lord always! I will say it again: Rejoice!” You say, “how can I rejoice when there is so much pain and suffering in the world?” Our joy is not found in the temporary joy of this world, nor the temporary pain and suffering; true, lasting joy is found only in the Lord! When your world seems to be spinning out of control; sit down, take a deep breath and focus on the Lord Jesus Christ. Realize that our present suffering can’t even begin to be compared to the glory that awaits us!

If you put your ultimate trust in anything else; such as money, physical strength, education, government, health aids, exercise, friends, family, etc….be prepared to be let down. Those things are not bad in themselves, it’s just that they are not able to meet your every need, they are all subject to failure…just like you and me. We want to be people worthy of trust, but I’m reminded of something Jesus said, “the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Forgive those you have put your trust in and they failed you. Forgive yourself for the times you’ve failed others. Do your best to be a person worthy of trust…but know that only God is worthy of perfect trust. He will never let you down! No matter what!