Text: Proverbs 3:5, 1 Peter 5:6, Psalm 20:7, Numbers 23:19, Deuteronomy 7:9 Introduction: When a man is out of strength, weak, and tired, he looks for anything that can strengthen him. Whatever gives him strength at that moment becomes important to him. This is natural. But for a believer, true strength does not come from horses, money, or connections. Our real help comes from above. That is why the time to return to genuine trust in God is NOW. 1. THE REASON TO TRUST HIM – Before The Battle Comes (Proverbs 3:5, Deuteronomy 7:9) “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5 There are too many things today that becloud a man’s vision — economy, insecurity, family pressure, social media. That is why a man, woman or child must be deliberate to put their trust in God in all they do. Why must we trust God? a) Because His wisdom is greater than ours. Your own understanding is limited. God sees the end from the beginning. He is the All-Knowing Commander whose wisdom is above all wisdom on earth and beneath the earth. b) Because He is faithful. “Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him…” Deuteronomy 7:9 Most people fail because they detach themselves from God, the King of kings and Lord of lords. They trust their brain, their certificate, their godfather. Even if they succeed for a while, it is only temporary. Outside God, sustainable victory is impossible. “Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time”. 1 Peter 5:6 “It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man”. Psalm 118:8 2. THE REALITY OF TRUST – When The Battle Comes (Psalm 20:7) Certainly, the battle will come. Sickness will come, lack will come, enemies will rise. At that moment, what you trust will be tested. “Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God”. Psalm 20:7 Some trust in their connections in government. Some trust in their herds, guns, chariots, ammunition and weapons. Some trust in their bank account. But those who trust in the Almighty God will stand. Remember, God has not changed. The same God who delivered Israel from Pharaoh with chariots, the same God who made fire fall on Mount Carmel for Elijah, is still our God today. When you trust Him, He shows up. “The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe”. Proverbs 18:10 3. THE REWARD OF TRUST – After The Battle (Numbers 23:19) The greatest assurance for trusting God is that He cannot fail. “God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?” Numbers 23:19 Men lie. Government can lie. Even friends can lie. But God does not lie. There is no variableness in Him. Some people think God can bend the truth to protect Himself — that is foolishness. God does not need a lie to be God. If He said it, He will do it. If He promised to save you, heal you, provide for you, and keep you, He will do it. That is why you must shun lies and stand in truth as a believer, even if it costs you dearly. “Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is”. Jeremiah 17:7 “They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever”. Psalm 125:1 *LCONCLUSION: Child of God, who are you trusting today? Is it your salary? Your strength? Your uncle? All these will fail. Only Jesus never fails. He proved His love by dying for you on the cross, so that you can have eternal life and victory in this life. Put your full trust in Him today. Lean not on your own understanding. Humble yourself under His mighty hand, and He will lift you up in due time. If you have not given your life to Jesus, do so now and enter into a life of unshakable trust. Pray this prayer: Lord Jesus, today I put my total trust in You. Forgive me for trusting in myself and other things. Come into my heart, be my Lord and Saviour. From today, I will trust You with all my heart. Amen. If you prayed that prayer, congratulations! You are now a child of God. Please join a Bible-believing church to grow. God bless you. Call Pastor Luke Okoro For Counseling and Guidance on 08051000462.