Trust

A story that my friend forwarded to me:

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They say the story of the mountain climber who was desperate to conquer a particular mountain. After years of preparation, he started his climb on a fine weekend.

But by the time he got around to climb, it was already getting very late. Instead of camping, he continued with the climb. It got real dark very soon. Visibility was zero. Clouds enveloped the moon and the stars and the temperature was getting colder by the minute.  

As he was climbing a ridge at about 100 meters from the top, the unthinkable happened! He slipped and fell. Falling rapidly, he could see nothing but darkness. Terror invaded his mind, as the gravity sucked him down at a terrifying speed. This really was the end, or so he thought.

Suddenly he felt a jolt that almost tore him in half. Yes, like any good mountain climber, he had staked himself to a long rope tied to his waist. He was now hanging in midair with nothing but pitch blackness and the frigid weather around him. 

He had no choice but to shout, "Help me God, HELP!" 

He suddenly heard a deep voice from the heavens, "What do you want me to do?"

"Save Me!"

"Do you really think I can help you?"

"Of course, my God!"

"Then cut the rope that is holding you up."

There was a moment of silence. And the man proceeded to clutch the rope that was holding him even tighter.

Next day, the rescue team reported that they found a frozen mountain climber with his hands clutched real tight to the rope... 

and he was merely five feet off the ground.

- Author Unknown
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Trust is a major ingredient in our walk with God. And it does not necessarily stem from our five senses. But at the same time, it is not a blind walk either. Our action will be in response to His words. Peter walked on water by trusting Jesus' words and when his eyes was focused on Jesus. But he began to sink when he trusted his senses. 

We have a clear choice.