Is trust earned or freely given? when approached by a person who is telling us about God, do we automatically trust in what theyre saying or is it something that they have to do to earn our trust in what theyre saying? when approached by a man or woman of God, the God in them is what attracts us and compels us to trust what theyre saying is the truth. Because we are made in His image and likeness our spirits quickened and its stirred when introduced to the knowledge of Christ. The attraction is the truth and trust we already had inside because Christ is among us and then becomes a part of us. He awakens the spirit man within and true life begins. We had to have a little faith in what was being said from whomever in order for Christ to enter in our hearts and we become his children. The definition of faith is: 1. complete trust or confidence in someone or something. 2. strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion based on spiritual apprehension (understanding) rather than proof. There are at least 40 scriptures in the Bible about trust. He gives instruction and guidance on who we can and cannot trus,t but it is up to us to truly listen and see all the proof he has that he is real. Jesus himself acknowledged that he cannot do all he does without God making it possible. JHN5:30-39;41;46-47AMP I am able to do nothing from Myself [independently, of My own accord–but only as I am taught by God and as I get His orders]. Even as I hear, I judge [I decide as I am bidden to decide. As the voice comes to Me, so I give a decision], and My judgment is right (just, righteous), because I do not seek or consult My own will [I have no desire to do what is pleasing to Myself, My own aim, My own purpose] but only the will and pleasure of the Father Who sent Me. If I alone testify in My behalf, My testimony is not valid and cannot be worth anything. There is Another Who testifies concerning Me, and I know and am certain that His evidence on My behalf is true and valid. John 5:33-38 You yourselves have sent [an inquiry] to John and he has been a witness to the truth. But I do not receive [a mere] human witness [the evidence which I accept on My behalf is not from man]; but I simply mention all these things in order that you may be saved (made and kept safe and sound). John was the lamp that kept on burning and shining [to show you the way], and you were willing for a while to delight (sun) yourselves in his light. But I have as My witness something greater (weightier, higher, better) than that of John; for the works that the Father has appointed Me to accomplish and finish, the very same works that I am now doing, are a witness and proof that the Father has sent Me. And th Father Who sent Me has Himself testified concerning Me. Not one of you has ever given ear to His voice or seen His form (His face–what He is like). [You have always been deaf to His voice and blind to the vision of Him.] And you have not His word (His thought) living in your hearts, because you do not believe and adhere to and trust in and rely on Him Whom He has sent. [That is why you do not keep His message living in you, because you do not believe in the Messenger Whom He has sent.] You search and investigate and pore over the Scriptures diligently, because you suppose and trust that you have eternal life throu them. And these [very Scriptures] testify about Me! And still you are not willing [but refuse] to come to Me, so that you might have life. I receive not glory from men [I crave no human honor, I look for no mortal fame], I have come in My Fathers name and with His power, and you do not receive Me [your hearts are not open to Me, you give Me no welcome]; but if another comes in his own name and his own power and with no authority but himself, you will receive him and give him your approval. How is it possible for you to believe [how can you learn to believe], you who [are content to seek and] receive praise and honor and glory from one another, and yet do not seek the praise and honor and glory which come from Him Who alone is God? For if you believed and relied on Moses, you would believe and rely on Me, for he wrote about Me [personally]. But if you do not believe and trust his writings, how then will you believe and trust My teachings? [How shall you cleave to and rely on My words?] What are your thoughts on trust?
Posted on: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 16:55:26 +0000
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