Trust

TRUST

TRUST activity: - stand behind student and ask them to fall into your arms, demonstrating that teacher will catch them

Proverbs 3.5, 6

“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart: and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He SHALL direct thy paths.”

A promise from the wisest man God ever put on this earth – in spite of his humanity in sin.

1. “Trust in the Lord with ALL thine heart..” - what does it mean to trust? (let students answer and give examples) then define trust from

(W) - Confidence; a reliance or resting of the mind on the integrity, justice, friendship or other sound principle of another person. Charge received in confidence. That which is committed to one's care. Special reliance on supposed honesty.

...whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe. Pro 29:25.
“In Thee, O Lord, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.”. Psa 71:1.
Care; management. “Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be no highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy.” 1 Tim 6:17
Who do you trust? Let students write answers on whiteboard... Who should you put all your trust in? The Lord, that's right because others will fail you but He never will.

2. “Lean not unto thine own understanding...” Our memory verse instructs us that “a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels” - thus gaining understanding from those that have age and experience in the spiritual and natural life. The writer of this book emphasizes this point when he says not to try and understand circumstances/experiences which you have no control of or are beyond your comprehension. Simply put, sometimes there is just no way you can see what is ahead of you. The Lord meant it that way so that you would learn to trust in Him.

3. Then you are told to “acknowledge Him -in all (your ways).” - When a child is learning new things, you will hear “I'll do it myself.” However, there are somethings, like chopping food that an adult understands the child is not ready for. For example: the parent has told “Junior” not to play with knives and the five year old takes a knife and begins to cut up a banana, or whittle a piece of wood, for example – What do you think will probably happen? Yep, he/she will get cut. This child didn't “acknowledge” the one who knew better and got hurt. The same thing happens when you ignore God and His Word – you will get hurt. His Words are true and righteous and direct. There is no misunderstanding when you “acknowledge Him.” Just do what He says!

4. Now, you have a promise, “He SHALL direct your paths!” Who should you put your trust in, the Lord or man? Do you believe He will do what He says? You've got it! Now exercise your “understanding” by living and behaving according to what He says in His word!