May I present a question for your consideration? “Is there anyone, or anything that you can really trust in your life?” I’m not talking about might be able to trust, or think you can trust, even more, bet your life on their trust.
You have to admit, this is a question that requires some careful deliberation on our part. For most of us, in this day and age, we are inundated with information or individuals appearing to be authentic or truthful, but are not.
If things we thought were honest and/or legitimate turn out to not to be so, where does that leave you and I? King David would certainly understand where we are coming from. After all, he dealt with this “trust” issue throughout his life.
Here, in this particular Psalm, we learn that King David’s enemies were in close pursuit. These enemies were, more than likely, corrupt persons who were attempting to topple him from power.
Scripture itself cautions us on the folly of placing our trust in men (Psalm 146:3-5). Fortunately, he learned early on that the only one he could totally trust was God. Time and time again, David would turn to Him when all else fell by the wayside.
While it is important to place our trust in God, we must also learn to wait for His answer. I realize that "patience" isn't easy for many of us. We're used to getting what we want now, rather than later. But it doesn't work that way with God.
Our trust in God exhibits a form of wisdom that plants our focus on him (Psalm 141:8). It also demonstrates the rejection of moral and spiritual values, even evil; as we give our attention to the pursuit of His way (i.e., the path He has set before us).
Thus, even while surrounded by difficulties, David was able to rest in God. While his deceptive and powerful enemies pressed hard against him, David managed to maintain his composure and remain undaunted.
Ultimately, David encouraged both himself, and his people to "trust" in God. Inspiring them to view their human antagonists from God's point of view. That is, as they truly appear: frail, worthless, and deceptive (Psalm 62:9).
Always think before you trust in someone or something. Only God can do what is needed or expected. By "trusting" God, he will deliver, care for, and reward us as only He can (2 Corinthians 1:18–20).
Scripture: Psalm 40:4; Psalm 118:8; Proverbs 28:26; Isaiah 2:22; 2 Corinthians 5:7
Prayer: "But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation." -Psalm 13:5 (ESV)
May God be with you always,
~Eve
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