What or Who can You Trust?

We are living in what some people term as the age of deception. The news media deceives us due to the agendas of the people who own them and the agenda of the one who controls them. The pharmaceutical companies deceive us, they really don’t want us well, there is no money in that. Our own governments, who should be working for our good, wouldn’t know the truth if  it  slapped them in the mouth, matter of fact, they would rather  us believe a lie, no responsibility for them in a lie. Deception is all around us, and coming from highest places of trust. The Bible predicted this in Ephesians 6:12. So who can you trust, or better said, can you trust the lying wisdom of this world that was prophesied by the Bible, or the one who gave the Bible to us.  Trust is a foundational theme throughout the Bible, spanning both the Old and New Testaments. Here are 15 verses that highlight the importance of trust in God, along with brief explanations of each.

1. Proverbs 3:5-6
   “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
   • This verse emphasizes the importance of total reliance on God rather than one’s own intellect or understanding, promising guidance and direction as a reward for such trust.
2. Psalm 28:7
   “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.”
   • Here, trust in God is equated with receiving strength and protection, leading to joy and worship.
3. Isaiah 26:3-4
   “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.”
   • Trusting in God is linked with steadfastness of mind and leads to perfect peace, highlighting God’s eternal reliability.
4. 2 Corinthians 1:9
   “Indeed, we felt we had received the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead.”
   • This verse captures the apostle Paul’s trust in God even in dire circumstances, stressing that difficult situations can deepen our reliance on God’s power.
5. Psalm 37:5
   “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this.”
   • Commitment and trust in the Lord are seen as prerequisites for divine intervention and support in one’s life.
6. Jeremiah 17:7-8
   “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”
   • Trust in God is metaphorically described as a deeply rooted tree by water, illustrating stability and continual growth regardless of external circumstances.
7. Nahum 1:7
   “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.”
   • This verse portrays God as a safe place and a caring provider for those who place their trust in Him.
8. Psalm 91:2
   “I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’”
   • Declaring trust in God is linked with recognizing Him as a protective sanctuary and defender.
9. Proverbs 29:25
   “Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.”
   • Trust in God is contrasted with the fear of people, suggesting that trust in God provides safety and freedom from the traps set by human fears.
10. Psalm 112:7
    “They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.”
    • Trust in the Lord cultivates a fearless and steadfast heart, even in the face of potential bad news.
11. Psalm 56:3-4
    “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”
    • Shows a personal declaration of trust in God during moments of fear, illustrating that trust in God alleviates fear of human threats.
12. Romans 15:13
    “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
    • This verse connects trust in God with being filled with joy, peace, and hope through the Holy Spirit.
13. Hebrews 11:6
    “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”
    • Highlights that trust is an essential component of faith, which is necessary to please God and receive His rewards.
14. Psalm 9:10
    “Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.”
    • This verse reassures that God is consistent and reliable, never forsaking those who trust and seek Him.
15. John 14:1
    “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.”
    • Jesus encourages trust in God and in Himself, offering a remedy for troubled hearts.

These verses combined together give us a whole  host of assurances, commands, and promises related to trusting in God, which is foundational for a life of peace, stability, and hope.