Though He Slay Me, Yet Will I Trust Him

THOUGH HE SLAY ME, YET WILL I TRUST HIM

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Job 13:15

"Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him."

Supporting Texts: Psalm 23:4, Habakkuk 3:17-19, Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, Hebrews 11:35-40

INTRODUCTION:

The journey of faith is not always smooth; it often passes through dark valleys, painful losses, and unanswered questions. In moments when nothing makes sense and God seems silent, our trust in Him is truly tested. This was Job’s reality — a man who had lost everything: wealth, children, health, and reputation. Yet in the midst of his pain, he declared, “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.”

Trusting God when everything is good is easy. But when storms arise and prayers seem unanswered, true faith is revealed. Job’s statement shows unwavering confidence in God's sovereignty and love — even when life is crushing. His trust was not based on comfort or blessings but on God's unchanging nature.

This sermon will explore the depths of trusting God when life hurts — how to remain anchored in faith despite loss, how to stand firm when trials rage, and how to see God's hand in the silence. Like Job, we are called to trust, not because we understand, but because we believe.

1. TRUSTING GOD IN THE DARKNESS

When light disappears, faith is all you have left.

a) Faith is Proven in Darkness

Trust is demonstrated when circumstances contradict God's promises (Isaiah 50:10).

b) Dark Seasons Reveal Deep Dependence

You learn to lean on God fully when all else fails (Psalm 34:18).

c) God Often Works Silently in the Dark

His silence is not His absence (John 11:6-7).

d) Enduring the Darkness Builds Spiritual Maturity

The night seasons prepare you for morning glory (James 1:2-4).

Biblical Example – Joseph held on to God through betrayal, slavery, and prison.

2. PAIN DOESN’T CANCEL PURPOSE

God still has a plan even when you’re bleeding.

a) God Can Use Pain as a Pathway

Suffering can lead you directly into divine purpose (Romans 8:28).

b) Your Trial Is Part of the Process

Trials prepare and qualify you for your destiny (2 Timothy 2:12).

c) What Breaks You May Also Build You

God’s refining fire doesn’t destroy but purifies (Malachi 3:3).

d) Delay and Pain Don't Deny God’s Promises

What God said will still come to pass (Habakkuk 2:3).

Biblical Example – Paul’s chains didn’t stop his ministry; they amplified it (Philippians 1:12-14).

3. SURRENDERING TO GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY

Real trust says, “Even if You don’t, I still believe.”

a) God Owes Us No Explanations

Faith trusts His will even when it’s not understood (Isaiah 55:8-9).

b) Sovereign Trust Submits Without Complaining

Yielding to God's will brings inner peace (Luke 22:42).

c) Surrender Is the Highest Expression of Faith

True worship happens when we bow to His authority (Romans 12:1).

d) God’s Plan Is Always Bigger Than Our Pain

He sees the end from the beginning (Jeremiah 29:11).

Biblical Example – Esther trusted God when she said, “If I perish, I perish” (Esther 4:16).

4. THE SILENCE OF GOD IS A TEST

He’s watching your response, not your reaction.

a) Silence Trains Your Spiritual Ear

It teaches you to listen and wait (Lamentations 3:26).

b) God Uses Silence to Build Endurance

Patience is developed when heaven seems quiet (Hebrews 10:36).

c) Silence Doesn't Mean Rejection

God may be preparing something greater behind the scenes (John 13:7).

d) Faith in Silence Produces the Greatest Testimony

Trusting God when He’s silent reveals your maturity (Psalm 62:5-6).

Biblical Example – Jesus was silent during His trial but trusted the Father’s plan.

5. THE END OF TRUST IS ALWAYS VICTORY

The story isn’t over until God says it is.

a) God Always Rewards Enduring Faith

Those who trust Him will never be put to shame (Psalm 125:1).

b) Job’s End Was Greater Than His Beginning

Faith brought restoration (Job 42:10-12).

c) Your Test Will Become a Testimony

God turns mourning into dancing (Psalm 30:11).

d) Heaven Records Every Act of Enduring Faith

Your faith writes history in eternity (Hebrews 11:39-40).

Biblical Example – Job was restored double for his trouble.

CONCLUSION:

Job teaches us that faith is not measured by how we praise God in plenty but how we trust Him in pain. Even when it seems God is allowing our suffering, we must still trust. For the believer, pain is never the end — it is a passage. God is never unjust. Your tears are not wasted. And your story is not finished. “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him” must become our declaration in every season.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Lord, help me to trust You even when I do not understand.

2. Strengthen my faith to stand firm in the face of trials.

3. Let my pain produce purpose in my life.

4. Teach me to surrender fully to Your will.

5. Restore everything I have lost through trials and delays.