Ryan's Ramblings

Can God Trust You?

Because of the miraculous signs Jesus did in Jerusalem at the Passover celebration, many began to trust in him. But Jesus didn’t trust them, because he knew all about people. No one needed to tell him about human nature, for he knew what was in each person’s heart.

(John 2:23-25, NLT)

I served for eight years as an administrator at an International Christian School in South Korea. It was a place deeply rooted in missional heritage and dedicated to providing educational excellence to students in Asia. My family and I had been at the school for three years when something unexpected happened.

One day, I was called into the Head of School's office, and to my surprise, he offered me the job of Assistant Head of School—the number two position in the organization. I was humbled and deeply honored. It was an incredible opportunity. I had administrative experience, but that wasn’t why I was offered the job. It wasn’t about skills or qualifications—he said it was about trust. The Head of School chose me because he trusted me to steward and champion the school’s mission and vision with integrity.

Trust is an immense gift, not to be taken lightly. We see this in Jesus' encounter with the people in Jerusalem. Many trusted in Him after witnessing the miracles He performed, yet the passage tells us that Jesus did not trust them. Why? Because He knew the human heart—He understood the fleeting nature of surface-level faith. He knew that while people might be drawn to signs and wonders, their hearts were not fully surrendered to the deeper purpose of His mission.

This raises a challenging question: Can God trust you and me? It’s one thing to trust God for what He can do for us, but have we considered the trust He places in us? God’s Word shows that trust is built not in moments of glory, but in daily decisions to follow Him with all our hearts. His trust is realized in us through the precious gift of the Holy Spirit, empowering us to fulfill His purposes. He trusts us as we abide in Him through surrender and holy living.

2 Timothy 2:21 says, "If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work." (NLT)

We can’t earn our salvation, but we can position ourselves to be trusted and used by God for every good work. Lean into Jesus, His holiness, and His mission, and you may be surprised with the incredible opportunities He provides—trusting you with more than you ever imagined.