Trust…

Trust, this word is used in many ways and in many fashions. There are: trust funds, trust fund babies, trust falls, trust me’s, breach of trust, trustworthiness,untrustworthy, blind trust, In God We Trust!

To trust used in the noun form; “assured reliance on the character,” “dependence on something future: hope” “faith or confidence in a condition or relationship,”

To trust used in the form of a verb; “to rely on truthfulness or accuracy,” “to place confidence in,” “to commit in ones care,” “to depend.”

I don’t know about you but I find it hard to trust these days. I’m not talking my family or circle but to trust in general anymore. We are warned daily on the news about another computer hack, ponzi scheme, phone scams, you can’t even trust that your UPS delivered package will still be on your door when you get home.

The news has turned into nightly tv drama, can we trust what we are hearing or reading? Commercials make promises that we’ve learned for the most part not to trust, you receive a job offer, first thing you do is check their credibility in hopes they are for real; and that you can trust that email or letter. We’ve all been in relationships whether personal or professional where our trust has been shattered.

Sadly, the 21st Century doesn’t lend itself much to the word or actions of “Trust” … God has promised that we can trust in him and in his word. That promise has held fast through the tests of time…2700 years in fact “the oldest Biblical text found to date is about 2700 years old.”

Psalms 62:8 NCV “People, trust God all the time. Tell him your problems, because God is our protection.”

Isaiah 26:4 NCV “So trust in the Lord always, because he is our Rock forever.”

Psalms 18:8 NCV “It is better to trust in the Lord, then to trust in people.”

Jeremiah 17:7 NCV “But the person who trusts in the Lord will be blessed. The Lord will show him that he can be trusted.”

I am not a person who trusts easy, I’m wary of new people, situations and change. To a degree that’s healthy as we have to protect ourselves but I know, that I know, that I know…you can place your heart, hopes, dreams and fears at Jesus’ feet and he will gently pick them and you up and hold you in his arms. He will direct you path if you ask!

Proverbs 3:5-6 NCV “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and don’t depend on your own understanding. Remember the Lord in all you do and he will give you success.”

I hope I’ve given you some thoughts to ponder…a safe place to turn, a place where truth and love still reign; whether that being wrapped safely in his arms of comfort or traveling the hill country beside him and the disciples; both are found within his word. There is a safe haven within the bible I hope I’ve enticed you to go visit. Remember, if you do not have one please contact me so we can make arrangements to get one sent to you.

Thank you for trusting me, staying with me, encouraging me…I’m blessed by all of you…

Have a wonderful day and as always…Thank you for joining me.🥰