About power and trust…

Matthew 21:21 Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, `Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and it will be done. (NIV)

We do not often think of the words "power" and "trust" at the same time. The ideas of power and trust are directly related. Some of the industrial titans of history built great industrial empires by delegating their wisdom and knowledge to others. Delegating wisdom and knowledge to others requires the ability to trust others to carry out directives and commands. Great military leaders must also have the ability to delegate directives and commands. In the past, some industrial and military leaders trusted no one and instilled allegiance only by fear and intimidation. Conversely, other industrial and military leaders trusted the organization beneath them, showed their trust, and were able to effectively lead without fear and intimidation. If you do not trust God, if you are not able to put your life into His hands, your doubt and distrust can rule your life. When your life is ruled by doubt and distrust, there are terrible consequences to your doubt and distrust. Doubt and distrust can destroy relationships in your life. However, God is a being you can trust. When you are able to trust God, He gives you His power over your life as a result of your trust.