Where We Place Our Trust

Date: December 18, 2025

Scripture Reading: Psalm 146:3

“Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save.”

This verse confronts a common temptation of the human heart — placing ultimate hope in people. Leaders, systems, influence, and authority can appear strong and dependable, especially when we feel uncertain or vulnerable. But Scripture reminds us that no human power is capable of saving us in the way only God can.

Trusting people is not inherently wrong, but trusting them ultimately is. Humans are limited, imperfect, and temporary. Even the most well-intentioned leaders can fail, change, or fall short. When our confidence is anchored primarily in people, disappointment is inevitable. God alone remains constant, faithful, and fully able to sustain and save.

Psalm 146 redirects our focus upward. True security is not found in position, status, or influence, but in the Lord who reigns forever. When we place our trust in God, we anchor our hope in One whose power does not weaken and whose promises do not expire. He is not subject to time, failure, or limitation.

Main Takeaways

• Human strength and authority are limited and temporary.
• Ultimate trust belongs to God alone, not people or systems.
• True security is found in the Lord, whose faithfulness never fails.

Cross-Referencing Scriptures

• Jeremiah 17:5: “Cursed is the one who trusts in man…”
• Psalm 118:8: “It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans.”
• Proverbs 3:5: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart…”

Examine where your trust rests today. Shift your confidence away from what can fail and anchor it fully in the God who saves, sustains, and remains faithful forever.