What does it mean to trust God?
Preacher: Tim Jenkins
Passage: 1 Samuel 8:4-20; 11:14-15
The Israelites had a trust problem. Even after all that God had done for them—delivering them from Egypt, leading them into the Promised Land, raising up leaders when they needed them—they still wanted a king. They wanted something visible, something secure. They wanted to hold back part of themselves rather than fully relying on God.
We do the same thing. Trusting God is not just about believing—it’s about surrendering. It’s about giving over not just our fears but also our desires, our plans, and the parts of our lives we would rather keep control over. The question is not just do you trust God exists? but do you trust that his ways are better than yours?
Jesus calls us to give all of ourselves to receive all of him. That’s not just a future reward—it’s a better life today. God’s way is not just right; it is good. The challenge is to daily examine where we are holding back and let go, trusting that God’s will is always worth it.
Reflection Questions
What part of your life are you holding back from fully surrendering to God?
Do you trust that God’s ways are not only right but also better?
How can you daily practice giving yourself fully to God’s will?
Where do you struggle to believe that following God fully is worth it?
What would change if you truly trusted that God’s plan is good for you now, not just in eternity?
