Who Do You Trust?

“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV)

Years ago there used to be a game show on TV called “Who Do You Trust?” This seems to be the game folks are playing today. “Should we trust God and what He says in His Word, or should we trust our own heart and instincts?” From the tragedies that we see in society today, most folks would do better by the flip of a coin than to live by the decisions they have made for themselves.

The world is an uncertain place. We do not know what each day holds. As the song says: Many things about tomorrow, I don’t seem to understand; But I know Who holds tomorrow, And I know He holds my hand.

A football coach wants the ball in the hands of the best ball carrier, the best receiver, the strongest and most capable hands. The NASCAR team wants to put a driver behind the wheel who believes he can win the race and knows how to do it. The best hands we can place our lives in are the hands of the One: Who flung the stars into space; Who hung the moon; Who breathed life into our being; Who triumphed over death, hell and the grave! Our Lord never fumbles the ball, He never kicks the ball short of the goal, He never goes out of bounds, He never loses a race.

Our Scripture for today reminds us that our relationship with God is dual-sided. Our side is to trust in the Lord, not ourselves, and acknowledge Him in all we do. His side is to direct our path. The problem lies with us trying to do His part. We do not seem content with the Lord directing our life. Remember, God’s will is not a road map – it is a relationship.