Fill in the blank: In ________ I Trust.
In a world that increasingly doesn't make sense, what can we put your trust in? The answer is printed on our money.
Before the verse "In God We Trust" appeared on our currency, the phrase appeared in a verse of the "Star Spangled Banner," reflecting America's long standing biblical roots.
The phrase "In God I trust" appears verbatim in Psalm 56:4 --
"In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?"
We best not put our trust in government or media. I may approve or disapprove of what a leader is doing, but I don't trust in them. I have preferences and expectations based on past performance, but that isn't true trust.
Disappointment is a universal human experience, but when difficulties and disappointments do happen, we have Adonai's assurances. God comforts us in many profound ways, offering peace, hope, and strength, rooted in His wisdom and presence during difficult times. The Bible acknowledges even faithful believers like Moses, Job, Naomi, and David faced deep letdowns and unmet expectations.
Isaiah 41:10 --
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
At the start of this post I said to fill in the blank:
In ________ I Trust.
Day in & day out we need to fill in that blank. Life is filled with moments and situations when we need to fill in that blank. If we cannot, where does that leave us? Who or what shall we turn to?
According to biblical teachings, individuals are presented with the option to accept or reject God, emphasizing the role of free will in matters of faith. God reaches out to individuals, whether we recognize it not. Ultimately it is up to each person to respond, accept, or reject that relationship -- to "fill in the blank."
Such is the problem today: We are a nation filled with people who have conflicting opinions on how to fill in the blank.
Deuteronomy 30:19-20 --
“I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. So choose life in order that you may live, you and your descendants, by loving the Lord your God, obeying His voice, and holding fast to Him.”
The Apostle Matthew, a Jew who followed Rabbi Yeshua, said in his Gospel 6:33 --
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
