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Who Can Be Trusted
In the Word
Peter said, … “Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to man but to God.” … And great fear came upon the whole church and upon all who heard of these things (Acts 5:4b, 11).
Of the Word
It happens all too often. Public officials get elected, promoting squeaky-clean images and touting honorable lives. Then they get caught in a scandal. They try to cover it up. They deny any knowledge or involvement, but evidence proves otherwise. They have lied to the people. They have lied to God. The community has been betrayed. The people are left wondering, “What is the truth? Who can be trusted?”
In Acts 5, Ananias and Sapphira tried to deceive their faith community. But God handled the problem. Death instantly came upon them. While such swift judgment may not come upon all who publicly betray or deceive, do not fear. God will bring about justice.
He [God] will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity (Psalm 98:9b). Hold to the words of the psalmist, Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation (Psalm 146:3). Who can be trusted? God! Fret not yourself because of evildoers; trust in him [God] and he will act (Psalm 37:1a, 5b). God can be trusted!
Walking with my Lord
O Lord, sometimes it is hard to know who can be trusted. Leaders have betrayed and deceived. I am glad I can trust You, Lord, to bring forth truth and justice in this world. In Your holy name. Amen.
Mustard Seed: In Times of Need. Authors: Rev. Larry Krueger, Rev. Mike Mattil, & Rev. Kris Whitby. 19/30 ©2015 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, 801 Seminary Place Ste. L010, St. Louis, MO 63105. Code: #40197
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