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Proverbs 3:5-6 – "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."
INTRODUCTION
Trusting God is a decision, not just a feeling.
It means believing He is faithful even when we see no way out.
The Bible provides numerous examples of individuals who trusted God in seemingly impossible situations.
1. Moses and the Red Sea – Trust When There’s No Way Out
Exodus 14:13-14
No human escape – Pharaoh’s army behind, the sea in front.
Lesson: God opens paths where none exist.
Stand firm and obey even when things seem lost.
2. Joshua and Jericho – Trust God’s Strategy
Joshua 6:2-5
March silently for 6 days, shout on the 7th.
Lesson: Obey even when you don’t understand.
Victory comes by God’s power, not our method.
3. David and Goliath – Trust Even When You’re Small
1 Samuel 17:45-47
Young shepherd vs. giant warrior.
Lesson: The size of the enemy doesn’t matter – trust the size of your God.
God turns weakness into strength.
4. Daniel in the Lions’ Den – Trust Despite the Risk
Daniel 6:22-23
Kept praying despite the danger.
Lesson: True trust stays firm under pressure.
Faithfulness to God comes before human safety.
5. Paul and Silas in Prison – Trust in Suffering
Acts 16:25-26
Imprisoned unjustly, yet worshiped.
Lesson: Trust leads to worship even in pain.
Worship in hard times brings miracles.
Scriptures for Meditation
Psalm 37:5 – Commit your way to the Lord.
Isaiah 26:3 – Perfect peace comes to those who trust.
Hebrews 10:23 – God is faithful to His promises.
Practical Application
Obey even when you don’t understand.
Worship even in suffering.
Stand firm under pressure.
Believe God always has a way.
Q&A – Life Application
Q1: How can I apply total trust
in God when facing financial problems?
A: Trust
is not passivity but active faith. Be faithful to biblical
stewardship, pray for guidance, act with wisdom, and believe God will
provide in His timing (Philippians 4:19).
Q2: What is the biggest barrier
to fully trusting God?
A: Fear combined with
self-sufficiency. We often want to control everything, but true trust
means letting go and resting in His sovereignty.
Q3: Is it wrong to feel doubt
when trying to trust?
A: No – we are human. The
key is not letting doubt dominate. Turn it into prayer, like the
father in Mark 9:24 who said, "I do believe; help me
overcome my unbelief."
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