What Makes False Trust Believable?

God created human beings with an innate ability to trust, otherwise he would not have commanded people to trust him. Do you realize what a blessing it is to have confidence that God is able to "supply all your needs according to his riches in Glory by Christ Jesus"?

False trust believes God will supply everything you want, no matter how out of bounds it is. False trust believes that something exists when there is no basis for its existence. False trust believes someone cares for you when evidence proves it isn’t true.

False trust attempts to make something believable when it’s a sham. False trust believes when you’re married, you will be completely happy and children will fulfill all your needs to be loved and respected. Healthy trust derives from making the Lord Jesus Christ your stronghold, an anchor that holds you firm through the storms of life. Healthy trust remains assured of God’s love.                 

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Blessed is the [person] who trusts in the Lord and has made the Lord his hope and confidence. He is like the tree planted along a riverbank, with its roots reaching deep into the water, a tree not bothered by the heat nor worried by the long months of drought. Its leaves stay green and it goes right on producing its luscious fruit. ~Jeremiah 17:7-8 The Living Bible  

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What Makes a Person Worthy of Our Trust?

Has God made it possible to measure or define trust in different situations? Common sense testifies that trust has many variables. When considering the emotional and intellectual components of a situation, the worthiness of trust can be evaluated. 

Are we accountable to those who think they are worthy of our trust? We’re accustomed to believing others should be accountable to us when we extend the gift of trust to them. Accountability is confirmed when we stand by our word.

Human beings need and want to trust in relationships, political systems, and God. Job 8:14-19 reminds us of the reality of false trust, which is like shallow soil that starves the plants. Sadly, each person has experienced false trust. However, when compared to faith and trust anchored in the Lord Jesus Christ, His promises are dependable, solid, and trustworthy.

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Give yourself to the Lord, trust in him, and he will help you; he will make your righteousness shine like the noonday sun. Be patient and wait for the Lord to act. 

~Psalm 37:5-7 Good News Bible 

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Is Accountability Dependent on Trust?

How would you define trust? Trust is obviously conditional and dependent on personal choices and behavior. Trust is bound up with what a person believes to be true about an individual or situation. Trust includes being committed and devoted indefinitely.

Trust can be fragile and easily broken through careless decisions that disregard personal commitment and loyalty. Trust is reliant on that which is beyond oneself. How often have you been encouraged to trust when the pathway appeared unpredictable?

How is accountability dependent on trust? In Jesus’ Parable of the Pearl of Great Value, the merchant refused to hesitate in purchasing the treasure he’d found. He trusted in the pearl’s quality and beauty and acted before the opportunity passed. Trust includes confidence that cannot be dominated by doubt. Trust includes belief in God’s unfailing love and care, his provision and protection.

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My salvation and honor depend on God; he is my strong protector; he is my shelter. 

~Psalm 62:7 Good News Bible 

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How Important Is Trust to You?

Considering all the people you know, whom do you trust? What does trust means to you? Someone humorously said, “Trust is giving your debit card along with the pin number to someone you believe would never rip you off.”

Trust is confidence that the ties that bind could never be easily severed. Trust is longed for because it represents a treasure of great value and worth. Accountability cannot be separated from trust, for trust is the strongest motivation for being responsible.

In the Parable of the Pearl of Great Value, Jesus relates how a merchant found the perfect pearl he had pursued for years. He sold his possessions and bought the pearl. This is analogous to taking hold of the Kingdom Of Heaven offered to you at great sacrifice by God. Trust is grasping what may never come your way again. 

Trust compels you to tenaciously seize the Kingdom of God, for it is of great value.

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Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ”He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” 

~Psalm 91:1-2 New International Version 

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How Crucial Is Trust to Every Aspect of Life?

Erik Erikson, the American child psychologist, listed trust as the primary task of infancy. Trust is the foundation on which all healthy development depends. Confidence, feelings of security, your identity and success directly parallel trust.

Imagine an infant born to a couple who are absolutely delighted that they could be so blessed by God. Throughout infancy this baby is loved and cherished, showered with affection, and all physical needs are met with loving care. The sound of the parent's voice resonates love and acceptance.

It isn’t difficult to imagine how trust develops under these conditions or how mistrust evolves when these attributes are absent. As an adult, God’s word encourages believers to trust in the Lord Jesus Christ, for he provides confidence to face whatever life demands. Life can be managed successfully by trusting in the Lord with all your heart. 

Let America's motto become your personal motto. 

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Come near to God and he will come near to you. … Humble yourself before the Lord, and he will lift you up. ~James 4:8,10 New International Version

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How Do We Become What God Intended?

An important enhancement for feeling secure is accepting God’s purpose for your life. I’ve talked to adults of all ages who humorously say, “I do not know what I want to do when I grow up.” The issue is failing to discover a unique purpose for living.

Daily life can be compared to Jesus’ Parable of the Sower who scattered seed in different types of soil. The soil’s productivity is decided by the nutrients that feed the plants. Our heart and soul can be stifled by failing to be what God intended.

You are accountable to God for what you permit to invade your life. God’s purpose for you is manageable as you adjust to what he places into your care. So be ready when you’re challenged to see if you will remain faithful to God’s purpose for you. His grace and mercy will hold you firm regardless of the challenge. By entrusting your life into the care of Jesus Christ, your peace and purpose are secure.

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You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely. 

~Psalm 139:1-4 New International Version 

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Have You Thanked God Today for What He Has Provided?

So much of what is referred to as being successful highlights a celebrated period of productivity. This juncture in life is analogous to the farmer whose crop produced such an abundant harvest, new barns had to be built to store it.

What do you do with ideas that have future potentiality? In this parable from Luke 12:16, unexpected success appears to have created a mindset of freedom from responsibility backed by a lifetime of future celebrations. The man somehow forgot that life expectancy is unpredictable.

This recipient of God’s blessing neglected to offer thanksgiving to God for his abundant provision. God implants ideas in your mind for your benefit and for his kingdom here on earth. How these ideas are nurtured and cultivated determine God’s blessings.

Being a good manager of what is entrusted into your care demonstrates personal accountability.

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Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he [Jesus] who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. 

~Hebrews 10:23-24 New International Version 

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