Biblical Answer

The Paradox of Trusting God

Trusting God is a paradoxical concept, as it requires surrendering control and recognizing our limitations. When we trust God, we are acknowledging that we need Him, and that our search for self-satisfaction has been a failure. This realization is a turning point, where we turn to the One who has been our true destination all along. The Bible emphasizes the importance of trusting God, as seen in Matthew 9:29, "According to your faith let it be to you." This verse encourages us to reevaluate our level of trust in God and to put our faith in Him.

The Difficulty of Trusting Others

However, trusting others can be a challenging task, as we often put our trust in people rather than in Christ. This is evident in our tendency to seek validation and satisfaction from others, rather than from God. When we trust others, we are essentially placing our trust in something created, rather than in the Creator Himself. This can lead to disappointment and shame, as we realize that our trust was misplaced. The Bible highlights the universality of sin, which means that we cannot truly trust each other. Our sinful nature makes it difficult to trust others, and we often need protection against one another.

Trusting God in the Face of Uncertainty

Despite the challenges of trusting others, we can trust God even in the face of uncertainty. The Bible teaches us that trust arises only when we attend to God's way of salvation, which is found in Jesus Christ. When we have a personal relationship with Jesus, it becomes easier to trust Him, even when our common sense cannot trust Him. The practice of the presence of God, as described by Brother Lawrence, helps us to build our faith by constantly talking to Christ and recognizing His presence in our lives. By doing so, we can venture out with courage on the words of Jesus, even when the realities of our everyday life seem to contradict them. Ultimately, trusting God requires surrendering control and recognizing our limitations, but it is a trust that is worth cultivating.