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Trust Part 3 Series
Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 25, 2023 (message contributor)
Summary: Everything in relationships rises and falls on trust! Do you believe that? Many authors and the Bible say it is a true statement!
Video Transition: Can God trust you?
Sermon: Trust pt 3
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.
Summary series on trust:
Trust defined: a firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.
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? But then because of that dream you end up in another country – you end up being sold into slavery from your own brothers – you get wrongly accused and imprisoned – but then the dream manifest itself in the most unusual way – Joseph role-models for us how we need to trust God even when it does not make sense!
The Bible exhorts us over and over to trust God – in the good, in the bad and in the ugly of life! In the most unexpected ways and in the unexpected journeys of life we need to trust God.
Sermon: Joseph Trusted God and God Trusted Joseph
Scriptures on Trust
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.
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.”
10 Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.
7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.
14 But I trust in you, LORD; I say, “You are my God.”
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!
But am I to trust everyone else?
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?” We ask this question to ourselves with politicians – with political parties – with organizations – and even of our country’s leaders. Trust is a big deal – and our country is suffering from the plague of a lack of trust in all and any leadership.
On our own money system it says, “In God we Trust” but when I look at our current government, I can honestly say, “I don’t trust them.” Why because they are not following The Lord’s teachings, or His Biblical commands and they push immorality and sin as the way to enlightenment not Biblical values.
David Horsager in his book Trusted Leader states there are 8 things or 8 pillars which create a trusted leader or person – 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 for others.
