“I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, IN HIM I WILL TRUST.” (Psa. 91:2)
Trust is the foundation of all human relationships, from chance encounters to friendships and intimate relationships. It governs all the interactions we have with each other. No one would drive a car or walk down a sidewalk, or board a train or an airplane, if we didn’t “trust” that other people took their responsibilities seriously, and would obey whatever rules applied to the endeavor at hand. We trust that other drivers will stay in their lanes, that conductors and pilots will be sober and alert. And that people will generally do their best to discharge their obligations toward us. How important is it for us to trust?
What is emphasized from Abraham’s life is HIS TRUST IN GOD. Trust is the most powerful fruit, the strongest, clearest evidence, of belief. TRUST IS FAITH IN ACTION, setting a truly converted person apart from one who believes only intellectually. The Christian MUST LIVE HIS LIFE BY FAITH. “BY FAITH ABRAHAM OBEYED when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, NOT KNOWING WHERE HE WAS GOING.” (Heb. 11:8)
Lack of trust is a major reason why young people “struggle so” in their teen years. They don’t really trust their parents. Rather, they trust other teens; they trust what they see in movies admiring the popular culture; they trust what they hear songs saying to their emotions. They trust their own thoughts and their own experiences, but Mom and Dad are low on the influence scale. Notice, however, what Jesus says of Abraham regarding this principle of trust: “Your father Abraham REJOICED TO SEE MY DAY, and he saw it (by faith) and was glad” (John 8:56)
“Blessed is the man who FEARS THE LORD, A good man deals graciously…He will not be afraid of evil tidings;
HIS HEART IS STEADFAST, TRUSTING IN THE LORD…(Psa. 112:1-7)
Your Personal Pastor -Bill Stockham