Trust (Websters) - Assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something; one in which confidence is placed.

1. God Is The Object Of Our Trust.

    A. We trust in God Himself - 1 Tim. 4:10; Psalms 4:5; Eph. 1:12.

    B. We trust in God's Word - 1 Thess. 2:4; Psalms 119:41-42.

    C. We trust in God's Mercy - Psalms 13:5; 52:8

2. Benefits Of Trusting God.

    A. Answered Prayer - Psalms 37:4-5.

    B. Deliverance - Psalms 22:4, 37:40; Jer. 39:17-18; 1 Chron. 5:20.

    C. Guidance - Psalms 32:8-10; Prov. 3:5.

    D. Enriched and Blessed (Successful) - Prov. 28:25 (NCV & Amplified); Joshua 1:7-11; Isa.57:13; Psalms 84:11-12.

    E. Safety - Prov. 29:25; 1 Sam. 22:3-4, 31.

    F. Joy - Psalms 33:20-21.

    G. Peace - Isa. 26:3-4; Phil. 4:6-7.

3. Practical Aspects Of Trusting God.

    A. The Word of God builds trust in Him - Eph. 1:13; Psalms 56:4.

    B. We should develop a relationship with God through prayer.

    C. Praise demonstrates our trust in Him - Psalms 56:10-12.

    D. We must show fruit as the result of our trusting Him - Psalms 37:3; Psalms 40:3-4.
 

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