Silent Truths

Do You Trust Yourself?

At first glance, this question seems simple. But the deeper you ponder it, the more complex it becomes. Trusting yourself is unavoidable—you rely on your senses, your reasoning, your past experiences, and even your doubts. Even the act of doubting your abilities requires you to trust in your judgment of your own limitations. It’s a paradox—one that reflects something even greater: the nature of divine trust.

Unlike us, God has no limitations. He is all-powerful, all-knowing, and unchanging. Yet, just as we must trust in some part of ourselves, God fully and perfectly trusts in Himself. He has no higher authority to appeal to, no greater foundation to rely upon—because He is the highest authority, the very source of all trust, truth, and constancy.

The Supreme Oath

“When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself.”
(Hebrews 6:13, WEB)

This verse presents a staggering thought: God, the Creator of all, has no one greater to swear by than Himself. When He makes a promise, it is upheld not by an external force but by His own unchanging nature.

For humans, oaths are made to something higher—to law, to truth, to witnesses—but God’s faithfulness is self-existent. His word does not rely on external validation. His promises are not conditional on circumstances, emotions, or human limitations. They are upheld by His very being.

In contrast, we often second-guess ourselves. We doubt our choices, waver in our convictions, and struggle to find security. But God does not struggle with doubt. He trusts in Himself completely, because His nature is the embodiment of truth.

Divine vs. Human

“If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot disown Himself.”
(2 Timothy 2:13, WEB)

Here, the paradox deepens: even when we fail, God remains steadfast. Unlike human trust, which falters under pressure, God’s faithfulness is immutable.

This is a profound relief and a challenge. It reminds us that:

1. God’s reliability is not dependent on us. Even in our weakest moments, He remains faithful.
2. We are called to reflect His steadfastness in our own lives.

Think about this: if God remains faithful even when we are not, what does that say about His nature? He does not break trust—even when we do.

This verse challenges us to consider our own integrity. How often do we let circumstances dictate our trust? When things go wrong, do we waver? Do we stop believing in ourselves or in God’s promises?

Just as God cannot deny Himself, we, too, must strive to develop a self-trust anchored in truth—not in pride, not in arrogance, but in a deep, unwavering conviction rooted in God’s character.

Immutable Nature of God

“God is not human, that He should lie, not a human being, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and then not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?”
(Numbers 23:19, WEB)

Human trust is fragile—it shifts, it breaks, it rebuilds, and sometimes, it fails completely. But God’s trust is absolute. He does not lie, waver, or reconsider His decisions. He is truth itself.

This presents a model for us. If we seek to cultivate true self-trust, it cannot be built on falsehood, deception, or fleeting emotions. It must be built on truth.

• Do we honor our own words?
• Do we follow through with our commitments?
• Do we change our minds based on fear, or do we stand firm in what is right?

Just as God is faithful to Himself, we, too, must strive for a level of personal integrity that reflects His nature.

Human Paradox of Trust

So what does this mean for us? If God is the perfect example of self-trust, and we are made in His image, then we must ask:

Is there a part of us that we can trust completely?

Yes. And here’s why:

1. The part of us that reflects God—our spirit, our renewed nature in Christ—is trustworthy.
2. The part of us that is rooted in human frailty—our pride, our fears, our emotions—is not.

Paul speaks to this balance in Romans 7:18:

“For I know that in me, that is, in my flesh, dwells no good thing.”

Yet, we also know from Galatians 2:20:

“It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.”

This means that our self-trust must be grounded in God’s presence within us. It is not about blind confidence or arrogance, but about recognizing that we are vessels for His wisdom, His truth, and His righteousness.

When we trust in our own emotions, desires, and human reasoning, we are walking on unstable ground. But when we trust in the part of ourselves that is submitted to God—the part led by the Spirit—we walk with divine assurance.

Living a Life of Trust

If God trusts in Himself completely, and we are called to reflect Him, then we must learn to cultivate a trust that mirrors His. This means:

• Holding ourselves accountable—Let our words and actions be truthful, just as His are.
• Standing firm in faith—Even when circumstances shake us, we remain steady in His promises.
• Anchoring our trust in God first—Before trusting in ourselves, we must trust in Him who never fails.

Jesus embodies this perfectly. When tempted by Satan in the wilderness, He did not rely on human wisdom, emotion, or pride. He responded with the Word of God (Matthew 4:4). His self-trust was rooted not in Himself as a man, but in His identity as the Son of God.

We must do the same.

A Trust That Transcends

As we reflect on Hebrews 6:13, 2 Timothy 2:13, and Numbers 23:19, we see an unshakable pattern of divine trust.

• God trusts Himself because He is perfect.
• We are called to reflect that trust in our own lives.
• But our trust must be rooted in Him—not in our own human frailty.

So I ask again

If the answer is no, perhaps the better question is—do you trust the part of you that belongs fully to God?

Because when you trust in Him, you are no longer trusting in human weakness—you are trusting in the One who cannot fail. And that is a trust worth having.

“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.”
(Proverbs 3:5, WEB)

🔥 Let our trust be more than just human confidence—let it be a divine assurance that we belong to the One who never wavers. Amen.