What Are You Trusting In? - Pastor Johnny Dyck

What are you trusting in?

In Luke 18:9–14, Jesus tells the parable of two men who go to the temple to pray—a Pharisee and a tax collector. From the outside, the Pharisee appeared to be the one who was closest to God. He was religious, disciplined, and respected. Yet his confidence was ultimately in himself and his own righteousness.

The tax collector, on the other hand, came before God with humility, recognizing his sin and his need for mercy. His simple prayer was, “God, have mercy on me, a sinner.”

This parable challenges us to examine where our confidence truly rests. Are we trusting in our good works, religious background, church involvement, knowledge of Scripture, or the fact that we think we are better than someone else? Or are we trusting in the grace and mercy of God through Jesus Christ and His finished work on the cross?

Pastor Johnny Dyck reminds us that we are not made right with God because we have it all together or because we are better than someone else. We are justified by God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

And when we truly understand the mercy we have received, it should change the way we see and treat others. Rather than comparing ourselves to those around us, we are called to approach God with humility and extend His love and mercy to others.

“For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” — Luke 18:14

The question remains: What are you trusting in?