Who can you trust these days?

As I stated in yesterday's post I look at things with a Biblical worldview. What does that mean? Well, it means that my attitudes, my direction, and my actions are based upon the most influential factor in my life, God's Word . . . the Bible. I have made a conscious decision to trust what the Bible says and live my life accordingly.

That was a decision I made many years ago, but continue to make on a daily basis. The great thing about that decision? Experience has proven that the decision I made (and continue to make) was the right one. It was a wise decision!

King David of Israel came to that same conclusion centuries ago, and in Psalm 118 he praises God for His enduring love which proved to him that living by God's Word is the wise thing to do. One verse (v. 8) in that Psalm stands out to me:
"It is better to trust in the Lord
Than to put confidence in man."

It is said that Psalm 118:8 is the very center verse of the entire Bible. Since I haven't counted all the verses to find out I cannot verify the validity of that statement, but I can say confidently that verse 8 is the central thought of the Bible.

Man can, and will, let you down! However, God is always faithful to keep His promises. He cannot lie because it is not in His nature to do so! In today's world so many people ask us to trust them. President Obama used that approach to be elected. If you are married, your spouse asked you to trust your heart to him or her. Your physician asks you to trust him to make a proper diagnosis and prescribe the proper treatment. But in each of these cases, and in many more, the odds are that at some point you will be let down . . . your trust will be shaken or even shattered.

But when it comes to God, He will never let you down! I know this from experience. I am 51 years old and have been a believer since I was 9 years old. In all that time God has never failed me, never let me down, never lied to me, never violated my trust. Oh, I have certainly let Him down on many occasions -- I am not perfect in any way. But, the God of the Bible is totally trustworthy.

If you have never trusted the Lord Jesus (and He is God) to be your Savior and Lord, I cannot encourage you strongly enough to do so. He says that simple trust on our part will result in eternal life in heaven. That's his promise (see John 3:16)! And He never fails to keep His promises.