Isn’t it naturally easy, to believe in someone you are fond of? That’s why the ones we love, hurt us the most…it’s easy to float away in a boat of lies and hurt with the apple of your eye, as opposed to a short insignificant drive with the adversary of your soul. Wasn’t it easy for Adam to eat of the forbidden fruit, when it was presented to him by his ‘woman’?
Yet this same principle, still applies to trust. Can you really trust in someone you have not been intimate with? Theoretically will you say, “I believe in candidate x to be a faithful president, or you trust in the same candidate??”
Trust is a revelation. It goes beyond believe. It’s an inner cord, which only develops after time has been put in to cultivate intimacy, and in the end develops the unshakeable bond of love. Case in point, the Israelites’ believed in the God of Moses, but they did not trust in Him, that’s why, it was easy for them to build idols, and worship them, the instance Moses went up the mountain with his God. Unvaryingly, Judas did not trust in Jesus… but he believed in him. He did not have the revelation of who Christ was, that’s why he betrayed Him.
After spending innumerable hours seeking after the lord Jesus, he has faithfully drawn closer to me, and taught me how to love him, shown me who he is. (James 4:8) he has taught me to trust in Him, by revealing his glory to me (Isaiah 49:3). I can valiantly say, He is the covenant keeping, unchanging God (1st kings 8:23)
The one who, visited his people in dreams and visions (job33:15) the one in whose presence, new tongues manifest (mark13:15_18) overpowering joy and dance (acts13; 52), shaking and trembling, the one who speaks in an audible gentle and sweet voice(1st kings19:11) etc… I write this for I have experienced it all, not by my works or power but by the Holy Spirit. (Zechariah 4:6)
Jesus Christ is more real than anything in this entire world. He is not a feeling but a person. He is sending an open invitation to everyone, He wants to fellowship with you...and to show himself to you, without a veil. The same God who visited Moses face to face, never went on vacation, He is still meeting his people like that today (exodus33:11). I tell you the truth that I know, the truth that I am a witness to through the Holy spirit (Acts 5:32). Going to church only will not cut it; if you seek a deeper relationship with him… you will need to do more. More than just 30 minutes prayer... More than just 5 minutes bible verse... More than relying on uncle Google & blogs like this one to get to know Him...get more intimate with Him… Come up higher. (Hebrews 11:6) he will be found by all who seek after Him.
If you desire more, go for it. Seek after Him with all your heart…& you will enjoy Him richly.
Shalom
