Faithful and Loving

Proverbs 3:5-6

We’re in a series right now trying to learn how to do what this passage says. We are told to “trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” So we know we are exhorted to trust in the Lord, and the contrast to trusting in the Lord is to lean on our own understanding. Instead of humble submission to Him, we rely on what we can grasp, understanding, and make sense of. 

Trust in the Lord is something that grows and is nurtured through ongoing relationship with God. We must come to know who God is. A.W. Tozer infamously remarked, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” Why would he say that? Because how you think about God and how you understand God determines how you live, what your expectations are, and ultimately whether or not you live with confidence and peace because of your trust in Him. 

Last week we started the process of looking at particular attributes of God’s character, that when believed and understood, breed trust in Him. We talked about the sovereignty of God. He’s over all things that happen. He has all power to accomplish His purpose and plans. Nothing happens by accident or outside of His perfect will. Additionally, God is wise, meaning that everything God purposes and plans flows forth from His wisdom. He knows what is best for us. He always plans that which brings the greatest good and maximum flourishing, ultimately, even when we can’t see it or understand it.