Two
Scripture portions come to mind to explain this statement. Psalm 146:3 where it
says, “Do not put your trust in man” and Job 2:10 where Job says, “Should
we accept only good from God and not adversity?”
I shall
not take much space to exposit them. Here is the point: We cannot afford to put
our trust in man (not the biological male, but the human being). We are only to
trust in God. Psalmist says that man is incapable of trust for help; he is just
temporal. Whereas we should trust in God because God is our Creator and He owns
everything (v5-6). Verses 7-10 further describe God that He remains faithful
even when we are miserably down. V10 he is the ultimate and everlasting King.
Thus, verse 5 – Blessed is he who has put his trust in God, and not in man.” If
you do so, verses 1-2 will be your song “Praise
the LORD! Praise the LORD, O my soul! I will
praise the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have
my being.”
Now, let
us go to Job 2:10 because we know from our experience, Christian life is never
smooth. It is a way of trials, chastisements, and sufferings. We often lose
what we value. Sometimes, we did not get what we like. Things do not work out
as we like. Here is the point “Accept everything in God.” Job did that. He
accepted everything – good or bad; because he knew, God is in control. God never
commits mistakes. We, who are Christians, have more assurance than Job, for we
have God’s word like Romans 8:28 – “all things, good or bad as we think “will”
work out for good so that we may become more like Christ.”
In
conclusion, do not expect (run after) the comforts of man. Do not rely (put
your security) on people – finance or anything. When you are in deep trouble,
accept everything in God knowing He is in control.