Learning to Trust God Closer To God (3) What is trust? Having complete confidence in someone or something. Bible dictionaries associate it with the word hope Concerning God a complete confidence in Him that He can take care of us,
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Learning to Trust God Closer To God (3)<br>
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What is trust?
Having complete confidence in someone or something. Bible dictionaries associate it with the word “hope”
Concerning God – a complete confidence in Him that He can take care of us, regardless of what might happen, according to His will. What does it mean to trust God?<br>
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What is trust?
Hebrews 11 – a chapter filled with examples of trust
Enoch – 11:5 – he did not die. Gen. 5:24 – he walked with God in a world that did not
Noah – 11:7 – built the ark by faith. Found grace in the LORD’s eyes. Walked with God in a world that did not. What does it mean to trust God?<br>
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What is trust?
Hebrews 11 – examples of trust
Abraham – 11:8-19 – left Ur not knowing where he was going; Willing to offer up Isaac. Trusted that God would raise him from the dead.
Moses – 11:24-29 – defended his own people; led Israel into the wilderness; Kept the Passover in Egypt – consider the trust in that act! What does it mean to trust God?<br>
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What is trust?
Hebrews 11 – examples of trust
Jericho – 11:30-31 – A totally illogical “battle plan”, but it was from God. They obeyed.
Rahab – 11:31 – a harlot that trusted God through Israel.
Barak, Jephthah, Gideon, Samson, David, the prophets, etc. What does it mean to trust God?<br>
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Uncertain riches – 1 Timothy 6:17, Mark 10:24
Armor – Luke 11:22 – trusting in worldly protections. Psalm 20:6-7
Our accomplishments – Philippians 3:3-4 – look what Paul gave up.
Our wisdom – 1 Corinthians 1:20-21, 3:19
Ourselves – Luke 18:9, 1 Corinthians 10:12 Trust God and not… Will we let go of anything that is standing in our way of trusting Him?<br>
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Consider who God is
This goes back to knowing God.
Know He is there – He always has been, whether we “feel His presence” or not. When things are not going as we want, remember that His ways are not our ways - Isaiah 55:8-9, Hebrews 13:5-6 HOW can I learn to trust God?<br>
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Consider who God is
Know that He cares – God has always cared - 1 Peter 5:7 Psalm 103:13-14
Know that He is faithful – 1 Corinthians 10:13, Psalm 36:5, 34:8, 37:25 – He is dependable always He keeps His promises - always HOW can I learn to trust God?<br>
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Consider who God is
Know that His way is best – Psalm 18:30, cf. 2 Peter 2:9
As we face the difficulties of this life, let us remember these qualities. HOW can I learn to trust God?<br>
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Learn to trust His word
It is inspired – 2 Timothy 3:16-17
It is better than our wisdom – Proverbs 3:5-8, Jeremiah 10:23 – I must realize that I can be wrong, especially when what I WANT conflicts with His word. Cf. Naaman – 2 Kings 5:13-14 HOW can I learn to trust God?<br>
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Learn to trust His word
It is sufficient – 2 Peter 1:3, 2 Timothy 3:16-17
2 Corinthians 5:7 – we walk by faith, not by sight. HOW can I learn to trust God?<br>
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It is a matter of the mind
Trusting God is not always easy. But it IS something we can do.
You have to make up your mind! Consider again - Hebrews 11 Consider Daniel 3:16-18 – Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego Consider Paul – Acts 20:22-23, 21:12-13 HOW can I learn to trust God?<br>
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It is a matter of the mind
When we worry (habitual and persistent, not rational concerns), it is a lack of trust in God – cf. Matthew 6:25-34
Acting on this, we learn that trusting God is not impossible. HOW can I learn to trust God?<br>
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Pray about it
A practical step in virtually every lesson about growth
If you are struggling with this, turn to Him – 1 Peter 3:12, cf. Mark 9:24, James 1:5-6, etc.
Could we not do the same with trust? HOW can I learn to trust God?<br>
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Why should I trust in God?
Because He has proven Himself trustworthy! Psalm 119:90 Romans 8:28<br>
