A Matter of Trust

"That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ" –Ephesians 1:12.

To fully relly on Christ when we are called to follow Him, is not always an easy thing to do. It is especially difficult if we are not in the habit of trusting others. In this world it is hard to find trustworthy people. We are often let down by others, sometimes even by our own family members, and so we grow afraid of each other's intentions. Yet a big part of loving someone, is trusting them. Therefore love and trust go hand-in-hand, and you cannot have one without the other.

Trust is built over time as we relate to one another. The more time we spend with a person, the more we learn to trust them to the point of trusting them with our lives. However, trust requires willingness to give of ourselves; as we move forward in any relationship, we are stepping out of our comfort zone. Having the willingness to trust someone else is perhaps one of the decisive points in any relationship. What you are saying is, "Here I am, fully open to you unreservedly, and choosing to trust you." The desired outcome of such a courageous move is to be our trust  responded to in a similar and unreserved way. From there on —the sky is the limit, as long as both remain open and committed.

God wants us to give ourselves to Him without reservations; He wants our undivided heart. However, He is patient with us, knowing that sometimes we are not ready for such a commitment. Yet those who deicide to take the plunge of faith even when doubts are present, bring praise and glory to God. They declare to the world around them that they have found something special; they have found a relationship unlike any other. The Psalmist knew this well, as he penned the following verses:

"Trust is the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday" (Psalm 36:3-6, ESV).

God is the greatest lover this world has ever known. When we enter into a relationship with Him, He never ceases to amaze us, for His love has no end. We can be ourselves in His presence and He is always willing to listen. God does not give up on us, even if we miss the mark or betray Him with other lovers. He tenderly calls us back into the relationship, and forgives us when we acknowledge our faults to Him. His forgiveness is complete and unconditional; He never reminds us of what we have done —only of what we can do through Him. With all these positive attributes, who would refuse to enter into a trusting relationship with God? It is my hope that each and every one of us decides to give God a chance by trusting Him, and thus bringing glory to His name.

Your friend, 

Abner E. Aguilar

Prayer: My loving Father, I thank you for your unconditional love for me. What you have done and what you are doing on my behalf. I want to trust you fully and surrender my heart to you today. Let me experience your love like never before, as I step out in faith. I ask this in the name of your Son Jesus —Amen.

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