Do You Trust Me?

This week I've had the new Aladdin soundtrack on repeat in my car (and therefore in my head), and certain of the lyrics have jumped out at me. So over the next while I plan to do a little Aladdin theme series of posts.

One of the most iconic Disney songs ever begins with these words:

“Is it safe?
- Sure, do you trust me?
What?
- Do you trust me?
Yes.”

We want safe. We want easy. We want guaranteed.

But sometimes God calls us to step up and step out onto a magic carpet ride with him, where there are no safety nets or guarantees (apart from the consistency of who God is).

When Jesus called Peter to step out of the boat (in Matt 14:29), he did it with a simple, "Come". And I believe he calls us too, calls us into an incredible adventure and journey and experience with him, filled with unbelievable sights and indescribable feelings. He calls us into the unknown, to step out of our comfort zone, out of the boat onto the water, because that's where Jesus is, and that's where his kingdom advances.

In Acts 20:22 Paul said, "And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there." The Holy Spirit will call us and compel us to places and things that we don't know and can't control. And in that resounds the question, "Do you trust me?"

Sure, perhaps we trust him with things like our salvation and holding up the world so the sky doesn't implode on our heads. But what about the other things? What about your future, your career, your bank account, your relationships, your decisions?

What is it that feels just a little bit safer when you think you are in control of what's happening? Would you dare to believe that even in that scary thing, our God can be trusted? That even in the things that seem as though God has let you down, where the world tells you God has failed you -- even in those things our God is faithful and trustworthy and true. He has not failed you and he will never fail you.

In every single aspect of your life you can fully trust in Jesus. He's got this!

Will life be predictable and boring and safe? Nope! As Mr Tumnus said about Aslan, "Who said anything about safe? 'Course he isn't safe. But he's good." Our God is good and he is trustworthy. And as he asks us if we will trust him, may our answer be a resounding YES as we step out into an unparalleled adventure with him.