DISTRUST

The folly of snap judgments of others is well illustrated by the story of the late Bishop Potter of New York.  He was sailing for Europe in one of the great transatlantic liners.

When he went on board, he found another passenger was to share the cabin with him. After going to see his accommodation, he came up to the purser's desk & inquired if he could leave his gold watch & other valuables in the ship's safe.

He explained that ordinarily he never availed himself of that privilege, but he had been to his cabin & had met the man who was to occupy the other berth & judging from his appearance, he was afraid that he might not be a very trustworthy person.

The purser accepted the responsibility of caring for the valuables & remarked:

“It's all right, Bishop, I'll be very glad to take care of them for you. The other man has been up here & left his for the same reason.”

- Sunday School Times (moreillustrations.com)

“Begin to rejoice in the Lord, and your bones will flourish like an herb, and your cheeks will glow with the bloom of health and freshness. Worry, fear, distrust, care-all are poisonous! Joy is balm and healing, and if you will but rejoice, God will give power.” -  A.B. Simpson.

Then Ezra said to them, “… And do not be worried, for the joy of the Lord is your strength and your stronghold.” (Neh 8:10 AMP)