God's Character part 4 God is trustworthy and faithful

When our children turn to God as their Father and begin to rely on his working in and with them, and in their lives, they need to know that he's trustworthy and faithful.

It's impossible to trust someone when you know nothing of his or her character, concern for you, or ability to deliver. To trust someone means that you know, without even having to think about it, that because of his or her character and love for you, that person will always act with your best interests in mind. You know that the person in question is trustworthy. It also means having the confidence that the person you trust is not only able to do what you're trusting him or her to do but will do it, because that person is faithful.

Our children, then, need to know that God loves them and is trustworthy; they can trust him with their lives, knowing that his way is the best way and will make their lives work better. They also need to know that he's faithful; they can put their faith in him and rely on him, day by day, to do what he says he'll do for them as their Father: care for them, provide for them, teach them, direct and encourage them, help them to grow, and so forth.