Trust. Such a delicate, tricky subject.
Who are we supposed to trust?
Family, friends, church workers, law enforcement, medical professionals, etc., etc.
What about those family members, friends, church workers, and so on whom we can't trust...or don't trust?
What are we supposed to do with them?
"[Love] always trusts..." 1 Cor. 13:7
Always?
Who or what does it trust? The thief? The rapist? The child molester? The porn addict? The adulterer?
Although each of these people were created by God, in His image and likeness - and although we are commanded by Jesus himself to love everyone (including our enemies) - does that mean we trust them?
I submit that we are not called to trust the people we don't know, or the "bad guys", or anyone else who fits into similar categories. However, we are called to trust God and His sovereignty, and His wisdom, and His Spirit to help us discern those whom we should trust.
This takes a little work on our part. We must pray. Not just talking to God, but listening for Him to speak in whatever way He chooses. Maybe He's talking through trustworthy friends, maybe through something you read, maybe through a tv ad or movie. Whatever the method, He still speaks to us.
And the best part? We can trust God!
How's your trust shaping up? Is it looking like love?
Peace, Love, and Dark Chocolate
