Guard my life, for I am devoted to you. You are my God; save your servant who trusts in you. --Psalm 86:2
A group of botanists went on an expedition into a remote area in the Alps to search for new species of flowers. As one of the scientists looked through his binoculars, he saw a rare, beautiful species growing at the bottom of a deep ravine.
To reach it, though, someone small would have to be lowered into the gorge. The scientist noticed a local young boy standing nearby and asked him if he would help them retrieve the flower. He told the boy a rope would be tied around his waist and the men would then lower him to the floor of the canyon.
The boy was excited about the new adventure and quickly agreed. But as he peered into the chasm while the rope was being tied to his waist, he shouted, “Wait! I’ll be right back.” He ran off and returned shortly with another man.
The boy said to the head botanist, “I’ll go over the cliff now and get the flower for you. But this man must hold on to the rope that will lower me down. He’s my dad!”
The Bible says, “It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man” (Psalm 118:8). This teaches us that we should never put our complete faith in man?and this includes your pastor, Bible study teacher, or closest loved one. Put your hope and trust only in the Lord, for He’ll never fail you.
PRAYER CHALLENGE: Ask the Lord to hold on to the “rope” tied to your waist. Trust that your Father above will keep you safe no matter what.
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