Date: April 16, 2012 10:42 PM
Topic: +DEV+ Message of Trust
Message of Trust
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Scripture Focus: Genesis 12:1-5; Hebrews 11:8-10
Abraham was known as God's friend. Though he didn't have a Bible or any history of Jesus, he responded honestly to his Creator. God presented Abraham with several challenges. The first was to leave the security of his homeland - just pack up and start walking with no apparent plan or purpose. Though Abraham didn't realize it, this test was his first step in discovering that God would be absolutely, always trustworthy. It actually served as a rehearsal of listening, trusting, and obeying. Through it he learned that God had a purpose and a plan at every turn. And that plan would lead one day to a very specific place - Bethlehem - and the arrival of the Savior - Jesus.
God has not changed. What He showed of Himself to Abraham is the same truth He wants us to know and experience. He has a purpose and plan for every part of our lives, too. We need to listen, trust, and obey. Even after we have failed - especially after we have failed - God's perfect plan to rescue us is real. Praise Him, for our Savior has come!
Insight: Trust is a matter of confident expectation. by spending time with Jesus, we will find Him to be trustworthy in every way.
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