Trust
We have all heard it said, “In God I have put my trust, I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me?” (Psalm 56:11) This is a difficult fear to tackle–the fear of what man might do. But perhaps it is more difficult to put our trust in God, fearing what God might do. I mean, after all, everything we have seen and known and experienced tells us power corrupts. What does that mean for an all-powerful God? Can we put our trust in an all-powerful God, and still feel safe? We don’t like the idea of too much power belonging to one person. I believe many people are afraid to put their trust in God because of what God might do–afraid His power will corrupt him.
I am convinced the best way to remedy fears is to cling to the promises of God. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 If your understanding of the universe tells you power corrupts, and thus you are finding it difficult to trust God, then you are not following this verse. “Do not lean on your own understanding,” it says. Go ahead, trust in the Lord with all your heart, it is safe. He will make your paths straight.
