Now I Have Trust Issues

A few Christmases ago, my wife, Allie, gave me one of the coolest gifts I’ve ever received, something I never thought I’d actually own. Allie bought me a One Wheel.
 
If you’re not familiar, a One Wheel is like an electric skateboard but with only one giant wheel in the middle of the board. You lean forward to go, lean back to stop. It takes some getting used to, but once you get the hang of it, it’s an absolute blast to ride. It also turned out to be one of the most dangerous vehicles I have ever owned.
 
Here’s the thing: the One Wheel works because a built-in computer makes thousands of calculations every second to keep you balanced. It’s an engineering marvel. It gets those calculations right almost every time... almost. I’d guess that out of a billion calculations, maybe one is off. That’s incredible precision. But when that one calculation goes wrong, you’re eating pavement. And if you happen to be near traffic when it happens… well, that one mistake could be your last.
Of course, the ads only show good-looking people doing cool tricks, effortlessly gliding down scenic trails. There is no hint that this incredibly fun machine is also a death trap.
 
The real danger? To ride it, you have to put your full trust in the One Wheel. If you don’t, it won’t work. You lean forward to go. You are fully committed. When it fails, the nose digs into the pavement, and suddenly, you’re Gronk-spiked off the Southwest Corridor at 18 MPH.
 
The last time I fell, I was probably concussed. I got up, called Allie, and told her that as much as I didn’t want to, if she still wanted a husband, I had to sell the One Wheel. She agreed. I sold it and bought an e-bike.
That One Wheel is a lot like my own wisdom. I might have some knowledge about life, but it only takes one foolish miscalculation to bring everything crashing down. That’s exactly what Proverbs warns us about: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding…"
 
Our wisdom can only take us so far before we find ourselves face-planting.
 
This week, we’re kicking off a new series in the book of Proverbs, exploring the ancient, life-giving wisdom of God. If you want to avoid face-planting in life, join us for our new series, “Trust Issues.” We won’t just learn to trust God more; we’ll discover that true wisdom comes from trusting Him in every area of life.