Better to Trust in the Lord

Reflection

Today's headlines are filled with stories and accounts of betrayal. People we once held in high esteem and thought we could trust have let us down. Think of the accountant who steals from clients, or the parent who abuses their own children. While a person's character may shine brightly on the outside, the hidden nature of the heart cannot be seen.
Think about your own hidden thoughts and struggles. While there are people in our lives who we know are trustworthy, and we should always strive to live faithfully and with integrity, our ultimate confidence should rest in Christ.
The truth is that people will fail us. They will let us down. Our leaders have the same nature as we do, and just like us, they fall short. This is why I love the gospel. There is only one who has lived a perfect life, sinless, righteous, and trustworthy. There is only one who we can truly say, without a doubt, is above reproach, that is Jesus.
Some of us have been hurt and let down by people we trusted; close friends, parents, teachers, and maybe even ourselves. But no matter how deep that pain may run, we can find comfort in knowing that there is one who is always trustworthy and faithful.
Look to the Lord today. Place your confidence and trust in Him, knowing that He is the only one who will never fail you. Even when the world around you seems unstable, He is the solid rock on which we can stand.