Trust

Yesterday I was on the receiving end of one of the most blatant dump, “dis”, and sarcastic remarks I have heard in almost a year.  There was no question about the sentiment behind the words.  The person in question almost spit it out while refusing to look anywhere in my direction in case he might catch my eye.  The level of non-respect defied understanding and belief.  It would be one thing if he actually had any experience or evidence to support the view but he doesn’t!  To my knowledge he doesn’t even have a story of a story to support the words that came out of his mouth. 
 
I am still not quite sure what to do with or about the events.  I do know that there has been a period of self examination that in itself is good.  I added to the reflection the questions Jesus asked long ago, “Can any one of you convict me of a single misleading word, a single sinful act?  But if I'm telling the truth, why don't you believe me?”  (John 8.46)  I explored what might be used as evidence and I find myself still reeling in unbelief.
 
Yet there is something at the core of the events that strikes home.  Isn’t the reaction I experienced the same reaction that I create when I do not trust the other side of a relationship?  When trust is absent words of diplomacy, acceptance, and support disappear.  Do I assume the best in people?  Am I willing to give those who have failed another chance?  Will I event if relationships that may not work, take a risk?
 
It is so easy to forget that God has assumed the best (we are priceless), is unconditionally accepting (no matter how many times we fail or reject Divinity’s offer), and has invested more than we can ever comprehend.  Yet we seem unable to trust God.
 
I find myself with a clean slate, wondering what is next.  Everything is possible.  Anything could be next.  The choice is simple; to trust or not; it is your/my call.