Job 15:31 Let him not deceive himself by trusting what is worthless, for he will get nothing in return.
Trust is the firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something. Trusting another person requires you to observe him or her over time so that you know the character and what motivates him or her to act. Developing a track record of consistency helps in establishing trust. Conversation where a person expresses core beliefs also helps. Times of duress expose the character as well.
We are quickly moving toward a time of potentially unprecedented turmoil in the financial markets. The evidence screams of deceit against the average person. Agendas of the powerful have been exposed for all to see yet little has changed to correct all the corruption. The world is holding on to net worth built on paper and perception. Man’s unbelief toward Our Heavenly Father has placed him in another fine mess.
Everyone puts their trust in something or someone. The question is who or what? Do you trust the people you don’t know with your money and your wealth of do you put your trust in the Kingdom of Our Heavenly Father? Some men only put their trust in themselves. They don’t trust anyone else for they need to maintain control even though it is only a perception of control. They miss out on true blessings when they fail to do their part in empowering those who are called to handle the very resources they are withholding. How is this different than the unwillingness of the children of Israel to enter the Promised Land. They did not trust Joshua or Caleb. Instead their quest for control caused them to die in the wilderness and never see the Promised Land. Think about it.
Many people are deaf to Our Heavenly Father’s directives to send resources to HIS projects. They then wonder why they can’t seem to hear anything else. They wonder why they get sick. They wonder where is the GOD of heaven and earth. They want to selectively hear HIS Word. They want to hear only out of convenience. Do you really think children will grow with some stress in their lives? Can we become an overcomer with overcoming something? Doesn’t hardship breed strength?
I believe we are being prepared for some notable challenges ahead and it won’t be pretty. The time to prepare is before a crisis, not when you are in the midst of being confronted with it. You will have to place your trust in someone. Who’s it gonna be?
Matthew 6:19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. NKJV