Learning to Trust God Randy Binkley 2/24/2013

Trusting God Faith Belief

“ Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for…. And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” Heb. 11:1 & 6

“If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” Matt. 21:22

“As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” When He entered the house, the blind men came up to Him, and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They *said to Him, “Yes, Lord.” Then He touched their eyes, saying, “It shall be done to you according to your faith.” And their eyes were opened..” Matthew 9:27-30

How can I learn to trust God More? Trials + Trust

“In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ” I Peter 1:6-7

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble (trials). But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

1.The Pressure Test “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I shall rescue you...” Ps. 50:15

“My people have committed two sins: They have forsaken me, the spring of living water, and have dug their own cisterns,broken cisterns that cannot hold water.” Jer. 2:13

“ Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Prov. 3:5-6

“ Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

1.The People Test “It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans.” Ps. 118:8

“Stop trusting in human beings…” Is. 2:22

“blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him.” Jer. 17:7 “..those who hope in me will not be disappointed.” Is. 49:23

“This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another…… We love because he first loved us…. Those who love God must also love one another.” I John 4:10-11…19-21

God’s 1 st Love 2 nd Love

3. The Persistence Test “But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry. For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day….” 2 Tim. 4:5-8

Shining Whining Difficulties Doubt + Fear Faith + Hope Difficulties

4. The Priority Test

“The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing… And all the peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” So Abram went, as the Lord had told him” Gen. 12:1-4

4. The Priority Test “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Mt. 6:33

Learning to Trust God

1. The Pressure test How will I handle stress? 2. The People test How will I handle disappointment? 3. The Persistence test Will I keep my commitments? 4. The Priority test What will be first in my life?

My Way or His Way “..those who hope in me will not be disappointed.” Is. 49:23