God Wants to Surprise You

It is surprising to read that Jesus did not immediately trust these people – especially when we read that love ‘always trusts’ (1 Corinthians 13:7). Jesus is realistic about human nature. We tend to look for the perfect spouse, perfect parents, perfect children, perfect friends and the perfect church. But these don’t exist. All of us are flawed human beings.

Recognising this helps us to be more realistic and less disappointed and more forgiving in our relationships.

We need the wisdom of Jesus in our dealings and in our relationships. We need to balance openness and loving trust with the wisdom and understanding of the human heart.

Lord, help me in my own life to balance the fact that love ‘always trusts’ with the wisdom and discernment of Jesus about the human heart.