I. In God we trust (Psalm 55:23, 57:1, 61:4)
II. Trust is a matter of the heart
• Trust is a heart matter and heart problems come from failing to trust in the Lord (Psalm 28:6-7, Psalm 33:21)
• Those who trust in the LORD have a fixed heart (Psalm 112:6-7)
III. When should you trust in God? (Psalm 62:8)
IV. David trusted in the Lord: in the PAST, in the PRESENT, and promised in the FUTURE
• David put his trust in the Lord in the PAST (Psalm 73:28)
• David put his trust in the LORD his God in the PRESENT (Psalm 7:1)
• David promised to put his trust in the LORD in the FUTURE (Psalm 56:3-11)
V. Who should trust in God?
Psalm 64:10 The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.
• The blessed man trusts in the Lord
Psalm 84:12 O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.
VI. Sacrifice to God but not at the expense of trusting in Him
Psalm 4:5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
VII. Prayer concerning trusting in the Lord
Psalm 25:1 Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul. 2 O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.
Psalm 25:20 O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.
Psalm 26:1 Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.
Psalm 11:1 In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?
Psalm 16:1 Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
• David's prayer should be our prayer: save the servant that trusts in you
Psalm 86:1 Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poo |
