Trust God Series

TRUST GOD

Proverbs 3:5-6

James H. McConkey said: "God has a plan for every life in Christ Jesus. What a wondrous truth this is; And yet how reasonable a one. Shall the architect draw the plans for his stately palace? Shall the artist sketch the outlines of his masterpiece? Shall the shipbuilder lay down the lines for his colossal ship? And yet shall God have no plan for the soul which He brings into being and puts "in Christ Jesus"? Surely He has. Yea, for every cloud that floats across the summer sky: for every blade of grass that points its tiny spear Heavenward, God has a purpose and a plan. How much more then, for you who are His own in Christ Jesus, does God have a perfect life plan."

As Christians, we know that God has a plan for us, but there may be times when we struggle to understand exactly what that plan is. We ask the questions: Where would God have me to go? What does God want me to do? How long should I stay in my current situation? Is God leading me in a different direction?

Many people make certain decisions and they claim that it was God who led them in that direction. Tragically, many times God’s people do what they want and try to convince themselves that it was God who led them to do it.

It is encouraging to know that God does indeed lead His children and reveal His will for their lives. The Bible provides numerous examples of God's divine guidance in the lives of His people. Our selected text gives us great assurance concerning the fact that if we will trust God He will lead us to exactly where He would have us to go.

Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

I am certain that the majority of people assembled in this place possess a genuine desire to know God’s will for their lives. Some may even be ready and willing to follow His direction. However, you are currently facing a major dilemma, you are not exactly sure what His will for your life is. If so, this proverb provides you with important instructions concerning how to know and do the will of God.

Many people are of the opinion that God’s will is something that is impossible to know; nothing could be farther from the truth. It is absolutely possible for you to know God’s will for your life. The Apostle Paul says in Ephesians 5:17 “Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is”. We can know God's will and we can trust Him to lead us and to accomplish His will in our lives.

The Book of Proverbs contains much wisdom that aids us in living a life that pleases God. The Proverbs are found in a section of the Bible known at "Wisdom Literature." The other books in this section are: Job, Psalms, Ecclesiastes, and The Song Of Solomon. These books of wisdom instruct us in the ways of the Lord and teach us much about serving and worshipping Him.

One of the greatest pearls of wisdom in the Proverbs (and in all the Bible for that matter) is found in our selected text. These verses provide us with much encouragement and instruction. As we examine these verses we will see how that we can and should “Trust God”.

- Verse 5 shows us that we can:

TRUST GOD COMPLETELY

When you belong to the Omniscient (all knowing), Omnipresent (everywhere at all times), and Omnipotent (all powerful) God of the universe, you most certainly can trust Him completely. Verse 5 contains a command for the people of God. Notice:

THE COMMAND

v5a Trust in the LORD

Faith is a belief that trusts. Someone said, “Belief is taking the map; trust is taking the journey”. King David said, "It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man” (Psalm 118:8).

The Christian life starts with trusting God. When we surrender to Jesus, we trust Him to do for us what we could never do for ourselves. After we are converted we are expected to live the remainder of our lives trusting in God. It should be the desire of every Christian to live a victorious and fruitful Christian life. This is made possible because Christ lives within us and when we trust in Him completely we can live a successful Christian life. Paul said in Galatians 2:20, “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me”.