Go! And Trust In The Lord Psalm 22:5 Series

Go! And Trust in the Lord Psalm 22:5

Introduction

Today, we continue our Go! And... series by focusing on what it means to trust in the Lord.

Our key passage is Psalm 22:5 (NLT): "They cried out to you and were saved. They trusted in you and were never disgraced."

Trusting in God is foundational to our faith. In times of trouble, uncertainty, or fear, we are called to cry out to Him, knowing that He hears and responds. This verse, written by King David, is not just a personal declaration but a testimony of God's faithfulness to His people throughout history.

In today’s sermon, we will explore three aspects of trusting in the Lord: (1) Trusting in God's Deliverance, (2) Trusting in God's Faithfulness, and (3) Trusting in God's Future Promises.

Point 1: Trusting in God's Deliverance

Psalm 22 is often called the "Psalm of the Cross" because it prophetically describes the suffering of Jesus Christ. Yet, within its verses, we also see declarations of trust in God's deliverance.

David recalls how his ancestors trusted in God and were saved. This refers to the many times Israel faced hardship and was rescued by God's mighty hand.

The Hebrew word for trusted here is ?????? (batach), which means to have confidence, to be secure. This word expresses a firm reliance on God, not just hoping for the best but knowing with certainty that He will act.

When we cry out to God, we acknowledge our dependence on Him. The act of calling on the Lord is an act of trust in itself.

Do we trust God enough to cry out to Him first, or do we turn to Him only after exhausting all other options?

Psalm 34:17 (NLT): "The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles."

God's deliverance is not theoretical; it is active and real.

Imagine a lifeguard watching over swimmers. The moment someone calls for help, the lifeguard acts. In the same way, God is always ready to save us when we call on Him.

Isaiah 41:10 (NLT): "Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand."

Fear and doubt will try to steal our trust, but God reminds us that He upholds us with His strength.

Charles Spurgeon once said, "God is too good to be unkind, and He is too wise to be mistaken. And when we cannot trace His hand, we must trust His heart."

Point 2: Trusting in God's Faithfulness

Psalm 22:5 is part of a broader testimony of God's faithfulness to His people. Israel was delivered from slavery in Egypt, protected in the wilderness, and given victory in battle because of God's steadfast love.

The Hebrew word for disgraced in Psalm 22:5 is ?????? (bush), which means to be put to shame or confounded. David is declaring that those who trust in God will never be abandoned or ashamed.

Application: Have you ever felt ashamed for trusting God? Maybe the world mocks your faith, but the Bible assures us that God will not let us be put to shame.

Lamentations 3:22-23 (NLT): "The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning."

God's faithfulness is constant, renewing daily.

Think of the sunrise—every morning it appears without fail. That is how God's faithfulness works in our lives.

Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT): "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take."

Trusting God means surrendering our limited understanding and allowing Him to guide us.

Pastor John Piper says, "God is always doing 10,000 things in your life, and you may be aware of three of them." Trusting God means believing He is working even when we don’t see it.

Point 3: Trusting in God's Future Promises

Psalm 22 ultimately points to the cross, where Jesus suffered and died but was also victorious in resurrection. Our trust in God’s faithfulness extends beyond the present moment into eternity.

Our trust is not just for today but for our eternal future. Jesus Himself trusted in the Father even through suffering.

Are we trusting in God for our future, or are we overwhelmed by worry?

Romans 8:28 (NLT): "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them."

Even our suffering can be used for God's greater purpose.

Revelation 21:4 (NLT): "He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever."