Trust God, Not People

It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in humans. (Psalm 118:8)

God’s people, Israel, tried to protect themselves through relationships with other nations instead of trusting in God. They made alliances with other, bigger nations whom they thought would defend them, even though God had promised His protection. Israel learned it is always better to trust God than to look to anything else. All others are less powerful, less consistent, and less loving than God. It is better to run to Him for protection and guidance than to look to others, even those who seem powerful. Humans are not perfect. Everyone will eventually let you down. God never will.