Trust Part 2 Series

Video Transition: Faith in the Desert!

Theme: Abundant 2023 – Living Abundantly-Growing in Christ-Walking in freedom!

This year’s Scripture Verse: John 10:10: NKJV (Jesus said)

10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.

Sermon: Trust pt 2

Thesis: Everything in relationships rises and falls on trust! Do you believe that? Many authors and the Bible say it is a true statement! Trust is essential component to build and to experience if we desire to live “The Abundant life” in 2023 that Jesus spoke about. To engage with others requires trust and to have trust is also essential in our relationship with God.

How well do you trust God? Do you trust God? Would you be willing to trust God if he gave you a dream – a dream that reveals your divine destiny?

The Bible exhorts us over and over to trust God – in the good – in the bad and in the ugly!

Scriptures on Trust”

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Jeremiah 17: 7-8

7 “But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him.

8 They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”

Psalm 9:10

10 Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.

Psalm 20:7

7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.

Psalm 31:14

14 But I trust in you, LORD; I say, “You are my God.”

Psalm 56:3

3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.

Introduction:

The Bible tells us to Trust God – in life – in direction for your life – in trials – in storms – in times of fear – in uncertain times – in success and in failure – we need to Trust Him!

We have all heard the words “Just Trust Me!” Some people say these words expecting others to immediately respond, “Yes, I will trust you!” But if you are wise or discerning sirens, flashing lights, and other warning signs should be going off in your mind and spirit.” Trust is a big character issue and must be entered into wisely and with prayer. We need to be wise in who we trust.

Dr. Cloud says, “These words often fall short. They can disappoint, sometimes terribly. Neuroscience tells us there’s a good reason we should not “just trust” someone…the entire human nervous system and brain are wired to scan our environment and quickly assess each person with whom we interact.” (Page 1, Trust).

We as humans are intently designed on the inside to ask the question of others internally, “Can I trust you?”

David Horsager in his book Trusted Leader states there are 8 things or 8 pillars which create a trusted leader – these 8 pillars create a trusted environment and therefore create positive results.

1. Clarity – We trust people who have a clear vision and communication – ambiguity creates distrust!

2. Compassion- We trust people who have compassion for us and others but distrust people who do not have compassion on others.

3. Character- We trust people who have character – good godly character – but we do trust people without character.

4. Competency- We trust people who reveal this character of competency – knowing what to do and when to do it – showing they have a handle on unexpected situations.

5. Commitment – We trust someone is committed to mission, the vision or even the cause and show it with how they sacrifice for the mission.

6. Connection- We trust people who we are connected to – who we have worked side by side with. Who we connect to personally!

7. Contribution- We trust people who contribute – give to others – give to the mission – we trust people produce good fruit with their contributions.

8. Consistency- We trust people who build trust by repetition and – predictability creates trust.

But when it comes to God – to following His direction, visions, dreams for our life we should trust God. We are created in the image of God and it’s wired into our DNA to be in connection and in a trust relationship with The Lord. Our inner soul and spirit tells us to trust God – to trust Him with our dreams, our destinies, our lives and even our families lives.