Let me tell you a short story…
Once, a stunt performer came to a village. But his act wasn’t just any ordinary stunt.
He would place his little child on his shoulders and walk across a tightrope — stretched between two tall buildings!
Yes, imagine that — high up in the air, just a rope beneath him, and his child on his shoulders.
The entire village gathered. Silence. Everyone held their breath. All eyes were fixed on him.
Step by step, slowly and carefully, he walked the rope. His focus was sharp.
And eventually, he made it safely to the other side — with his child safe and sound.
The crowd erupted in applause.
Claps. Cheers. People taking pictures. What a moment!
The performer smiled and asked the crowd:
“Would you like to see me do it again?”
Everyone shouted, “Yes! Absolutely!”
Then he asked,
“Do you trust my skills?”
The crowd yelled louder, “Of course! We believe in you!”
Then came the final question…
“So who among you is willing to let me carry your child on my shoulders for the next walk?”
Suddenly — complete silence.
People looked at each other. No one stepped forward.
And that…
That’s the difference between faith and trust.
We all say we have faith in someone — in God, in people, in systems.
But trust begins when you’re ready to hand over what matters most to you — when there’s something to lose.
So ask yourself…
Do you just believe? Or do you truly trust?
