Fw: Trust

The word "trust" is interesting.  The online etymology dictionary leads with this information: c. 1200, "reliance on the veracity, integrity, or other virtues of someone or something; religious faith," from Old Norse traust "help, confidence, protection, support," 

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Consider the architecture of modern banks and of the massive government buildings in Washington D.C.  There is an intentional use of stone and pillars to create the "appearance" of stability, strength and permanence.  These institutions want to encourage our trust...whether we're considering our savings or our 'tax dollars at work'.  No doubt the appearance of the temple of Solomon also inspired trust as well, with pillars, stone, walls and extensive use of gold.

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But the psalms speak of 'trust' as a place of refuge:

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Psalm 118:

8 It is better to take refuge in the Lord
    than to trust in man.
9 It is better to take refuge in the Lord
    than to trust in princes.

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Think of two words coming together as one within "trust"....'trials' and 'rest'.  Put them together and you have 'trust'.  In God we find rest from our trials and this is the foundation for our trust in Him.  The pillars are found in His Word and they hold up our very lives.  As the psalmist says, we can place our trust in men or in princes but it is better to trust in the Lord.  Just as banks can fail and governments can be corrupt, we can be disappointed when we trust in man, despite appearances of strength.

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But the God of our personal salvation will deliver rest in the midst of trials.

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Psalm 118:

14 The Lord is my strength and my song;
    he has become my salvation.

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blessings!

Rob Smith

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"Death is inevitable.  Life is a choice!"

John 11:25

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live."