Be Still And Know

Proverbs 25:19 Putting confidence in an unreliable person in times of trouble is like chewing with a broken tooth or walking on a lame foot. Being able to trust reliable people is so important, especially when we are going through a tough time. I thank God for the privilege of working with people over the years who have been totally trustworthy. Their word was their bond. I knew that if they promised to do something, it would not only be done, but done well. However, I’m sure we’ve all encountered people who promised generously to help, but simply didn’t get round to it, or did it so half-heartedly that it would have been better for everyone if they hadn’t started. The powerful and painful imagery of chewing with a broken tooth and walking on a lame foot comes easily to mind. We all want to be reliable people. We don’t want to make others suffer through our unreliability. How are we going to ensure that we remain reliable? It is good to be determined, but not enough. We need God’s daily strength to help us