“Trust no one.”

I’ve heard these words whispered in dark and desperate places on countless TV mysteries and movie thrillers. But sometimes it seems appropriate for real life.

Salespeople come and tell me my tap water isn’t healthy so I need to buy their filtering system; while the water utility tells me my tap water is fine.

Politicians tell me they are working hard to make our government work for everyone, but they spend all their time right-fighting and making sure “the other side” doesn’t get what “they” want.

Even so-called Christian leaders say they follow Jesus, but according to the way they behave and the things they say, I have a hard time believing they are actually aware of His teachings.

It’s hard to know who to trust.

“Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭24‬ ‭CSB‬‬

Jesus said the only thing I can trust is His word. It’s the only rock I can turn to again and again for truth. I can base my life and all my decisions on His teaching. It never changes and is always reliable.

So what is Jesus’s teaching? He boiled it down for us: prioritize loving other people and leave the rest to God.

Dear God,

Thank you for providing a safe and solid place to anchor my life in this turbulent world. Forgive me for getting panicky when truth seems slippery and is sold to the highest bidder. Teach me how to trust you to take care of me while I focus my energy on obeying you today.