Faith & Trust in Jesus or Self!

When we think of faith we need to also consider the term trust. Both go hand in hand with one another. Without faith it is very difficult to trust and if you are trusting, then you must have a lot of faith.

What are the things in your life that you put the most trust in on a daily basis? Could it be the security of your job, your marriage, your family life, your religious beliefs, your convictions, or maybe yourself. Yes, you heard right. Do you put more trust in yourself than you do in the Lord?

Ezekiel, a prophet of God, was made a watchman for the house of Israel. He had an awesome responsibility to warn the people when they were contrary to God's will. If he warned them and they did not listen, his soul would still be delivered. But if he failed to warn the people of their wrongdoings and they died in that condition, he would be held responsible. This is where God said, When I say to the righteous that he shall surely live, but he trusts in his own righteousness and commits iniquity, none of his righteous works shall be remembered; but because of the iniquity that he has committed, he shall die.” (Ezek. 33:7-10, 13) We see here that one cannot trust in his/her own righteousness or works but only in God's righteousness to eradicate their sins.

Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and feed on His faithfulness. Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him and He shall bring it to pass. (Psa. 37:3, 5) Here's a familiar one: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding... ( Prov. 3:5) From these two verses we truly realize once again that it is God that we must put our trust in and we must rely on His faithfulness, not ours.

At this point you say, “Okay, I will quit putting so much trust and faith in myself, but will depend on my friends more. This won't work either. Here's what God's word say about that, Do not trust in a friend; do not put your confidence in a companion. (Mic. 7:5) This leaves us one alternative and that is to pur ALL of our faith and trust in God Almighty who will see us through to the end. Amen!

Blessings,

Eddie