By: TFC
It is better to trust and take refuge in the Lord
than to put confidence in man (Psalm 118:8)
King David
gives us this warning from experience. He had come to the conclusion, and
rightly so, that trusting in any man is risky and that it is only God that can
be trusted. He had experienced treachery and betrayal. First, from King Saul
who became jealous of David because of his exploits at war (1 Samuel 18).
David’s son, Absalom, also rose up against him (2 Samuel 15).
The
Bible also tells us of how David and his men had been kind to Nabal’s shepherds
and protected his sheep and goats. However, when David asked Nabal to give him
and his men food, Nabal not only refused, he also insulted David (1 Samuel 25).
It is
not surprising therefore that David would say in Psalm 41:9, “Trust in no
one but the Lord. Yea my own familiar friend in whom I trusted, which did eat
of my bread hath lifted up his heel against me. Again in Psalm 55:12-13, David
says, “For it is not an enemy who reproaches me and taunts me, then I might
bear it: nor is it one who has hated me who innocently vaunts himself against
me – then I might hide from him. But it was you my companion and my familiar
friend”.
The
Bible is replete with examples of people being disappointed and betrayed by
those they least expected. For example, Moses own sister, Miriam and Cousin
Aaron criticized him and joined the people in murmuring against him.
Joseph was sold into slavery by his very own brothers and not strangers. While
in prison, Joseph had interpreted the dream of the Baker and Butler and made
the Butler promise not to forget him. The Butler did forget and only remembered
Joseph two years later. Finally, the Bible tells us of how Jacob was deceived
over and over again by his own uncle, Laban.
Friend,
it is Jesus and He alone that will never betray us. The Bible says He is a
friend that sticks closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:24). We cannot afford to
trust anyone but Jesus. Man will befriend us only when it suits them and when
they have something to gain, but Jesus says I will never leave you nor
forsake you (Hebrews 13:5).
Today,
I encourage you to put your trust in Him and in Him alone.
Prayer: Thank you Lord
for your faithfulness towards us Even when we are not faithful you are still
faithful. Help us to put all our trust in you and not in man because man will
disappoint us but you have promised that you will never leave us nor forsake
us. We bless you today and always. Amen.
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