Trust – The Way of God

 

Scripture Text

Proverbs 3:5-6

Intro: In these scriptures we look at a way by which God works. It is the way of trust in Him through all life’s situations whatever they may be.

I. We are to trust God. Proverbs 3:5 (NKJV) Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding. To trust in means to have full reliance and dependence in God. Human insight is never enough, that's why

a. We are not to lean or rely on our own understanding, but we are to trust in God for everything we need in life. We read God's word to get His understanding about life's situations. God has perfect understanding about everything we face so we fully trust Him for what we need. God has made us dependent on Him and we are to be conscience of that fact at all times and through all circumstances.

b. We have confidence which means a strong belief, in the assurance that God will do all He has promised in His word. God is the fountain of all good.

c. We are to lean on, trust and be confident in God with all our heart. Heart in Hebrew means intellect.) The intellect determines what a person does, his behavior in all circumstances. The Mind is - the seat of reasoning, understanding, intention, purpose and attitude. We completely trust God for our direction I life.

It determines our true character, personality. We are to reason and make decisions based on God’s view of whatever we are facing at the time. We think about His perspective of the situation remembering nothing is impossible with Him.

d. Trials, temptations, sicknesses, and situations in life are to be conquered by our confident belief in God. We do not see God, but we lean on, trust and have confidence Him. These words are in the present continuous tense. It is continuous action, continuous trust—a trust that continues on and on. It is belief in and never ceasing to be confident, always leaning on God at all times. When we continue to have this assurance, confidence and trust in God, then we are fully relying on Him. We are doing what He says and He will bless us accordingly.

We are standing firm in His presence and power to conquer and to carry us through all trials. We are confident God will fulfill all His promises in His word.

  We do not rely, or look for support and stability in ourselves or someone else.

We are not to rely on our own insight, understanding or discernment.

We don’t have full knowledge of all the facts surrounding the things we have to face in life.

II. In all our ways we are to acknowledge God. Proverbs 3:6 (NKJV) In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

a. Know (the value of God and acknowledge Him.) We are to know He is the all-powerful One to do whatever needs to be done in every area of our lives.

He is well able to handle and take care of whatever the problem might be.

God is everywhere at one time. He is always aware of what is going on concerning us.

b. We Recognize God as in control of everything in this world.

c. We acknowledge (confess) the presence of God in our lives at all times. He will never leave us nor forsake us.

Psalms 46:1 (NKJV) God is our refuge (our shelter from the storm) and strength, (He is our power and strength because of His influence over everything His absolute authority and resources,) A very present (available) help in trouble.

d. He shall direct your paths when you acknowledge Him in all your ways. God will regulate the course of your daily path and control your every step. He will make smooth and straight your way. He will make plain the way we are to go. He will keep us from the path of sin and destruction. The Lord will guide us to the final goal of life. God gives wisdom and with it the task of making wise decisions. The first decision is to seek God’s wisdom. Second decision is to be obedient to what God is saying.

Conclusion: We would be wise to follow the advice we find in these scriptures if we want an abundant, fully blessed life. God has made His wisdom available to us through His word. We would be wise to seek out His wisdom and follow it.

Invitation: Father, help us to trust You more each day that we have left on this earth. May we learn to completely trust You know matter the situation or circumstance we may face in this life. Forgive our sin of not always fully trusting You. If there is one reading this who has not trusted in Jesus for the forgiveness of their sins, may this be the day that they fully trust in Jesus as their Savior!