Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
This is a quote that comes to mind whenever we think about trust. It does not define trust and how to obtain it. It only declares that trusting God is a better option than trusting our own understanding.
Consider for a moment the issue of straight paths. The shortest distance between any two points is a straight line and taking any other path is nothing but a waste of time. Just how valuable is time? When we are young we take it for granted. At old age it means different things to different people. There are some who cling to it as something dear to them while others are worn and weary and look forward to an end. What time means to you is a personal matter and no one should tell you how to feel about it.
The Call of Abram
Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you.
Abram, who later became Abraham, is declared to be that father of faith for three major religions. This is the first communication between the Lord and Abram. He was told to leave his country, family, and his father’s house for a place that was not identified.
Who goes on a journey without knowing the destination?
Genesis 12:2 And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.
The Lord made a promise to Abram and the hope of that promise was enough for Abram to take that first step of faith, to go when he was led by only a voice. There was no indication that the Lord showed His face to Abram.
So why did Abram trust this faceless voice?
His hope was in the promise.
Are the promises of God enough to cause us to trust God?
Now comes the dilemma for all the lost souls God is reaching out to save.
Who will tell them of His promises?