Do you find it difficult to trust what others say? Have you been disappointed a couple of times by people? A few years ago, someone promised to help my father with something. The person could not honour his words and my father had to have a second plan in action. Till date, my father talks about how that person’s words almost cost him. As humans, we can do as much as our strength, resources and influence can get. To go beyond our purview and do things that are out of our reach, demands that we have a superior power or someone at the top who can influence situations. If I tell you that I will give you a few bucks, maybe 100, you will believe me. However, if I tell you that I will give you a billion dollars, you might want to end the conversation because you do not know me as a possessor of billions. At least, my name will be somewhere among the league of rich people in the world. “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. (John 14:1) When we consider the limitations of humans, we might find it difficult to trust anyone who does not have power, resources and influence. In the Bible, Jesus comforts His disciples because He was about to go to the cross. He knew that after spending three years with them and the disciples had experienced the power and influence of Jesus, it would be quite sad if He should leave them alone. Jesus admonished them, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.” (John 14:1-4) The disciples had to trust the words of Jesus. They had experienced Him on earth and they were comforted that Jesus was going to prepare a place for them. Indeed, even before Jesus died, their hearts were troubled. Most of the disciples ran away, Peter denied Him, Judas Iscariot betrayed Him and Thomas did not want to believe that Jesus had resurrected. Thankfully, with the exception of Judas Iscariot, the other disciples were restored and they began the church which is now the biggest movement in the world. In case you are finding it difficult to trust in the word of God, thus is an encouragement to you: “God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill? (Numbers 23:19) “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8) “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” (James 1:17) We should make a conscious effort to trust in the words of God. Yes, His words will surely be fulfilled. Trust in His words!
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