Jn2

We can put our trust in Jesus, but Jesus would never place his trust in us.  He knows better than we do, that men cannot be trusted!  Our only hope to be trustworthy is rooted in Jesus in us.

Lately, I have been unable to trust people.  Having been hurt and disappointed by "trusted friends" has all but eroded my ability to trust.  I have never been in this place.  I hope to get far from it.  It is way more fun to be "vulnerable to trust" than it is to "not be trusting".

Jesus is worthy of our trust!  He alone will never disappoint or hurt us.  He alone will always be the same.  He alone will never sin against us.  At any time or in any way.  I am so glad that I have placed my trust in Him.  When relationships fail because of our humanity, it is so comforting to have a God who can be trusted.

But notice that "Jesus did not entrust Himself to any man" because He knew them all and He did not need their affirmation.  He knew what was in man was a drive for self and a willingness to violate trust, if the going got difficult.  It is a scary thing to think about.  Who then can be trusted?  Only Jesus, and those who have chosen to follow hard after Him regardless of the personal consequences.

Trust Jesus.  He is enough.