Who Do You Trust?

"Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever" (Psalm 125:1 NIV).

Most mountains won't budge of themselves, but we have witnessed mountains being re-conformed whenever it suits man--for their purposes.  More specifically, I'm thinking about the mountains in West Virginia that have been carved out for highways, bridges--all for the benefit of man--with man-made equipment (explosives and bulldozers). So, when I read this verse, I get an understanding about the endurance of a mountain--as long as we leave them alone.

Of course, there are some instances in which earthquakes have caused mountains to shift and rocks to slide, but the base of mountain--for the most part remains intact. I say this without knowing the full destruction of every earthquake and I'm simply trying to make a point. The point is--we should be like the mountains--steadfast, immoveable, unshakeable when we our trust is in God.

However, when we "quake" at the negative reports--from doctors, the media, whoever; the implication is that we cannot be trusting God and are relying upon either our trust in man or self. Can we really trust in ourselves? Are we infallible beings worthy of trust? Or are we just as fickle as the next person, constantly changing our minds, our values, our morals--just to go along to get along? What have we done that makes us think we are trustworthy? How do we know we cannot trust self or others for any extensive time? Look at our reactions to an economy out of control.  Look at our reactions to the news reports that seldom report anything positive.  Look at what we do in front of our children and then expect them to do something better. Look at how we treat each other--with hatred and disdain and then expect someone to love us. This is what happens when we "trust" us and others.

Trust in the Lord! Commit all your ways unto Him and allow Him to direct your paths. Submit to God, resist the devil and the devil and all his demons will flee. Trust in the report of the Lord when doctors tell you you're never going to get well. The Lord's report says, "we are healed by His stripes." When watching the news, remember what the Lord has said: "These things must come to pass, but the end is not yet."

Trust God to keep all of His promises and never quake in a moment of doubt.  Stand firm in your trust and commitment to God and watch Him work things out in your favor. Be like the mountain--unshakeable in the midst of turmoil and don't let man's ideas, plans and thoughts re-conform you! Know--don't just believe--know that God will do whatever He said He will do--to His glory and our benefit!