In everyday life, everyone is distrustful toward at least one person. On the other hand, someone who is too naïve is often more likely to be deceived or hurt because they place their trust in others too easily and without discernment.

Distrust can appear in many areas of life: within the family, in friendships, or even in the church. For example, a husband may become distrustful of his wife, or a wife of her husband. Likewise, a friend we thought we could rely on may sometimes disappoint us. These experiences often cause us to remain cautious, especially when we have been hurt before and do not want to experience the same pain again.

The Bible also reminds us of the limits of placing our trust solely in human beings. In Isaiah 2:22, it says:

“Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of ?”

Similarly, Jeremiah 17:5 says:

“Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord.”

In our difficulties, we must learn to rely on God, because He is the only one who will never abandon us. Co-workers, friends, or even relatives may one day disappoint us. Sometimes people with whom we have shared sorrow, trials, and even joy eventually let us down.

Friendship can be compared to a train journey. Some people board the train with us, but they get off at different stations along the way. The true friend is the one who stays with you until the final station, until the end of the journey.

That is why I encourage you to place your trust above all in Jesus Christ. You can share all your secrets with Him, because He said in Matthew 28:20:

“…I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.”