MY TRUST. Hebrews 2:13 [Isa.8:18] The nation of Israel was far away from God. God had given to the Lord, His disciples, and He would be revealed to millions through them. So even though they seemed like children, He could see down the road to where the Messiah would come. The psalmist expressed this statement of true dependence on God, but our Lord Jesus Christ truly exemplified it. He is what God intended humanity to be like. God desires that all people be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth. Humans were designed to be children, sons and daughters with God as their Father. His family was not just of infant children, but of intelligent, righteous, holy, mature, and loving people with whom the heavenly Father could share His life. He desired that they would choose to be His children who loved Him for who He truly is, not only for what He does for them. He longed for those in His family who would trust Him completely and be happy and grateful to be known as the “children of God." They would share eternal life with the incarnate Son of God, given by the Father to be His sons and daughters.
Believing children are born of the Spirit of God, just as the Holy Spirit conceived Jesus of God, family members find joy in doing the Father's will. Their holy joy is not lost when they suffer for His name’s sake; instead, they “count it all joy” to be worthy of suffering for Him and with Him. The unity of spirit and compassion they share is like Jesus’, who is not ashamed of them when they suffer, but shares in their suffering.
Sanctification and holiness serve as evidence of their union with Jesus. They live in unity with Him in us, and we with Him. He is the Author and Finisher, the Leader and Perfecter of our faith. He has opened the door of faith to us and guides us all the way to the Father’s house.
When difficulties and suffering come into the lives of God’s children, we should remember the prophetic words of the One who was crucified for us – “I will put My trust in Him.” Mockers said, “He trusted in God,” as they watched the Savior walking the path of faith as a man. Our attitude toward God should be the same as His! He placed His faith in the Father while walking on earth as a man. He knew the Father was with Him, and He trusted in Him. Those who believe in Him are in Christ as adopted children, given to Jesus by the Father.
The words of Isaiah 8:18 foreshadow Jesus' bond with those God entrusted to Him. God opened the eyes of faith of His disciples to see who Jesus truly was, even though they were simple people, like children. The Lord of heaven and earth kept His plans hidden from the wise and learned and revealed them to little children.
Christ is our peace. We praise, pray, and preach in the name of Him who is the Head of the Church – the Great High Priest. He is our spokesman, our representative in the way a head identifies a person. Our brotherhood is permanent, even if we lose touch with one another. He is our wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.