Trust In God

   “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.” (Is 12: 2)

   Trust is difficult at times.  It is easily betrayed and the pain of betrayal can be severe.  Friends are not always trustworthy.  Even family members betray trust in one another.  Experience tells us that trust-worthiness is a virtue practiced by very few in our society.  As a result we withhold our trust as a means of protecting ourselves from the hurt caused when it is betrayed.

   Where can we turn for true, unfailing trust?  In the passage above Isaiah tells us that we can trust God.  That promise of trust is evident throughout the bible.  Scripture provides example after example of the blessings God showers down on those who trust in Him.  Jesus gave His life on the cross in expiation for the sins of those who would trust in Him and the Father.

   Trust in God is far different from trust in anything or anyone of this world.  When we place our trust in Him it will never be misplaced; we will never be betrayed.  But absolute trust in God is difficult in a world that has so little trust.  In order to trust in Him we must accept that His plan for us is the one that will lead to salvation.  We must have the trust that even sacrifice is sometimes necessary in life. 

   Look to the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross; even as He died He trusted in the Father, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!”  (Luke 23: 46).  This is the trust we too must place in the Father.  It will never be betrayed.

Father, trust is so hard for us.

We have been betrayed so many times.

May we learn to trust in You.

The only source of true trust and faith.

Amen