Embracing Trust: A Journey of Faith in God
Summary
In my sermon, I began by exploring the concept of trust, particularly in the context of Moses' story. I reflected on the definitions of trust as both a verb, implying action, and as a noun, indicating reliance on someone's character, ability, strength, or truth. I emphasized the importance of depending on God's character, as seen in the story of Moses' mother, who trusted God's character when she placed her baby in the river, leading to Moses being raised by Pharaoh's daughter.
I then delved into the challenges of trusting in God's character and strength, acknowledging the difficulty of letting go of control, especially when it comes to our families and loved ones. I shared personal anecdotes and biblical examples to illustrate the transformative power of trust in God. I spoke about Moses' initial reluctance to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and how his trust in God ultimately led to the liberation of his people.
Throughout the sermon, I highlighted the active journey of trusting in God, not as a passive state but as a continuous, dynamic process. I encouraged the congregation to align with God's strength and to trust in His plan, even when it seems uncertain or when we feel inadequate.
I also addressed the fear and hesitation that can accompany trust, sharing my own experiences of vulnerability and the importance of trusting God's plan for transformation, both personally and within the church community. I reminded everyone that God is always ready to help in times of trouble, as stated in Psalm 46:1, and that we serve a God who is stronger and greater than we are.
As I concluded, I invited the congregation to an active response, opening the altar for prayer and encouraging everyone to let go of the things holding them back from fully trusting in God. I reassured them that today was the day to trust God with their burdens, fears, and insecurities. I ended the sermon with a prayer of gratitude for the trust we are growing in and a blessing over the food provided by a member of the church, celebrating the fellowship that follows our services.
Key Takeaways:
1. Trust in God is an active journey that requires us to lean on His character and strength. Just as Moses' mother had to trust God with her child's future, we too must learn to let go and trust in God's care for our loved ones. ([39:19])
2. Our trust in God is not just for our benefit but also serves as a testimony to others. The way we live out our trust in God's character can lead others to seek Him and experience His transformative power in their own lives. ([43:50])
3. Trusting in God's plan means embracing our vulnerabilities and fears, just as I shared my own apprehensions. It's in acknowledging our weaknesses that we can truly experience God's strength and provision. ([45:20])
4. The story of Moses reminds us that God can transform the most unlikely individuals and situations. Trusting in God's ability to come through for us allows us to witness His redemptive work, just as Moses went from being a murderer to a leader who delivered his people. ([59:23])
5. Trusting in God's promises is not a thing of the past but a present reality. As we stand on God's promises for ourselves and our families, we open ourselves up to seeing God show up in our lives in unexpected and powerful ways. ([01:02:28])
Study Guide
### Bible Study Discussion Guide
#### Bible Reading
1. Éxodo 3:11-12: "Pero Moisés protestó a Dios. ¿Quién soy yo para aparecer ante el faraón? ¿Quién soy yo para guiar al pueblo de Israel fuera de Egipto? Dios respondió: Yo estaré contigo. Y este es tu signo de que yo soy el que te ha enviado. Cuando has traído a la gente fuera de Egipto, vas a orar a Dios en esta misma montaña."
2. Salmo 46:1: "Dios es nuestro refugio y nuestra fuerza. Siempre listo para ayudar en tiempos de problemas."
3. Éxodo 15:2: "El Señor es mi fuerza y mi canción; él me ha dado la victoria. Es mi Dios, y lo alabaré; el Dios de mi padre, y lo exaltaré."
#### Observation Questions
1. ¿Qué hizo la madre de Moisés para demostrar su confianza en el carácter de Dios? ([40:50])
2. ¿Cómo respondió Dios a la protesta de Moisés sobre su capacidad para liderar a los israelitas? ([46:51])
3. ¿Qué promesa específica hizo Dios a los israelitas en Éxodo 6:6-7? ([01:00:48])
4. ¿Qué dice el Salmo 46:1 sobre la disposición de Dios para ayudarnos en tiempos de problemas? ([58:06])
#### Interpretation Questions
1. ¿Por qué crees que la madre de Moisés pudo confiar en Dios al dejar a su bebé en el río? ([40:50])
2. ¿Qué nos enseña la respuesta de Dios a Moisés en Éxodo 3:11-12 sobre cómo Dios ve nuestras inseguridades? ([46:51])
3. ¿Cómo puede el Salmo 46:1 cambiar nuestra perspectiva en momentos de dificultad? ([58:06])
4. ¿Qué significa para ti personalmente que Dios es "nuestro refugio y nuestra fuerza"? ([58:06])
#### Application Questions
1. ¿Hay alguna área en tu vida donde te cuesta confiar en el carácter de Dios? ¿Qué pasos puedes tomar para dejar ir y confiar más en Él? ([40:50])
2. ¿Cómo puedes aplicar la promesa de Dios en Éxodo 3:12 a una situación actual en tu vida donde te sientes inadecuado o inseguro? ([46:51])
3. ¿Qué miedos o inseguridades necesitas entregar a Dios hoy? ¿Cómo puedes hacerlo de manera práctica? ([01:06:31])
4. ¿Cómo puedes ser un testimonio de la confianza en Dios para los demás en tu vida diaria? ([43:20])
5. ¿Qué promesas de Dios necesitas recordar y aferrarte en este momento? ¿Cómo puedes recordarlas diariamente? ([01:02:28])
6. ¿Hay alguna situación en tu vida donde necesitas ver la "transformación" de Dios? ¿Cómo puedes orar y actuar en fe para ver esa transformación? ([46:20])
7. ¿Qué canción o versículo te ayuda a recordar la fidelidad de Dios en tiempos difíciles? ¿Cómo puedes usarlo para fortalecer tu confianza en Él? ([01:04:31])
Devotional
Day 1: Embracing Trust as Action
Trust is not merely a feeling but an active step of faith, requiring one to lean on God's character and strength. This is exemplified in the story of Moses' mother, who had to trust God with her child's future. Trusting God involves letting go of our fears and the illusion of control, especially when it concerns the well-being of our loved ones. It is a deliberate choice to depend on God's care and provision, acknowledging that His ways are higher than ours. This act of trust is a journey, one that is taken step by step, day by day, as we learn to place our lives and the lives of those we care for into God's capable hands. [39:19]
"By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw that the child was beautiful, and they were not afraid of the king's edict." (Hebrews 11:23 ESV)
Reflection: What is one area in your life where you struggle to trust God, and how can you take a step of faith today to entrust this area to Him?
Day 2: Testimony Through Trust
Our trust in God goes beyond personal peace; it serves as a beacon to others, demonstrating the reality of God's faithfulness. When we live out our trust in God's character, it can inspire those around us to seek Him and discover His transformative power for themselves. This trust is not passive; it is a vibrant witness that speaks volumes to a watching world. It is through our daily walk, the way we handle trials and uncertainties, that we can lead others to experience the hope and strength found in God. [43:50]
"And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death." (Revelation 12:11 ESV)
Reflection: How can your trust in God serve as a testimony to someone in your life today, and what specific action can you take to demonstrate this trust?
Day 3: Vulnerability in Trust
Trusting in God's plan requires embracing our vulnerabilities and fears. It is in the moments of acknowledging our weaknesses that we can truly experience God's strength and provision. This trust is not about having all the answers or being without doubt; it's about surrendering to God's sovereignty and believing that He will work things out for our good. It is a trust that says, "Even though I am afraid, I will rely on You," allowing God to use our vulnerabilities as a platform for His power to be displayed. [45:20]
"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me." (2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV)
Reflection: What fear or vulnerability can you bring before God today, and how can you allow Him to use it to demonstrate His strength in your life?
Day 4: Transformation Through Trust
The story of Moses is a powerful reminder that God can transform the most unlikely individuals and situations. Trusting in God's ability to come through for us allows us to witness His redemptive work. Moses went from being a fugitive to a leader who delivered his people, showcasing that God's plans are far greater than our past mistakes. Trusting in God means believing that He can and will use us for His purposes, despite our imperfections. [59:23]
"And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." (Philippians 1:6 ESV)
Reflection: Reflect on a past mistake or weakness. How can you trust God to transform that area of your life and use it for His glory?
Day 5: Standing on Present Promises
Trusting in God's promises is not a thing of the past but a present reality. As we stand on God's promises for ourselves and our families, we open ourselves up to seeing God show up in our lives in unexpected and powerful ways. This trust is about holding onto God's word, believing that what He has said will come to pass, and living with the anticipation of His faithful response to our faith. [01:02:28]
"For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory." (2 Corinthians 1:20 ESV)
Reflection: What promise of God do you need to stand on today, and how can you actively wait in expectation for its fulfillment in your life?
Quotes
1) "Porque como el pastor está diciendo, ¿habíamos confiado en nosotros mismos cuando llegamos aquí primero? No, ni siquiera pensaba que duraríamos como, ni siquiera un mes, para ser honestos. Pero, porque decidimos y tomamos la decisión de confiar en Dios que iba a transformar esta iglesia." [56:30]
2) "Estoy confiándome en ti, estoy confiando en ti para pasarme por esto porque sin ti, no sé how I'm gonna do it. And like I was saying, the church right now, a lot of us are going through some stuff that we don't understand why but we're here for the ride, man." [58:36]
3) "Así que, bien, Dios respondió, Yo estaré con ti. Y este es tu signo de que yo soy el que te ha enviado. Cuando has traído a la gente, fuera de Egipto, vas a orar a Dios en esta misma montaña. ¿Quién sino Dios puede decir eso?" [55:27]
4) "Y así, lo que quiero que nos entendamos, y incluyo a mí también en esto, es que no tenemos que seguir con estas cosas. Como la mamá de Moisés, ella sabía que tenía que dejar a su bebé ir. Ella no sabía qué iba a pasar." [40:50]
5) "Y así que ahora mismo, lo que quiero hacer es, quiero abrir el altar para que podamos orar, para poder dejar pasar esas cosas que nos están deteniendo de vuelta. Dejar pasar esas cosas que estamos como, no sé si puedo confiar en Dios completamente con esto." [01:20:28]
6) "Ese pérdida se levanta, y tú, es casi como, puedo oler las flores de nuevo. Es, es, es increíble lo que Dios puede hacer cuando aprendemos a confiar en Él. seguir? Miramos a los otros, como, ¡Dios, eres eso! Así que, iglesia, recuerden que confiar en Dios no es sentarse y esperar, sino que es un viaje activo de leñarse en su carácter y en su fuerza y en su habilidad." [01:06:31]
7) "Y así cuando nos sentamos ante Dios y le preguntamos, Señor, necesito confiar en tu fuerza. Necesitamos confiar en su carácter y en su fuerza. Porque como el pastor está diciendo, ¿habíamos confiado en nosotros mismos cuando llegamos aquí primero? No, ni siquiera pensaba que duraríamos como, ni siquiera un mes, para ser honestos." [56:30]
8) "Y así, una vez que sabíamos que Dios estaba con nosotros, empezó a alinearnos con la gente que tenía nuestras piernas. La gente que empezó a trabajar en la iglesia. La gente que empezó a confiar junto con nosotros, ¿verdad? Y muchos de ustedes no están aquí debido a eso." [57:27]
9) "Y así, cuando se trata de confiar, como mencionamos la semana pasada, confiar es una elección. Ahora, si estamos diciendo, OK, Dios, voy a confiar en tu carácter porque has creado este universo, ¿por qué es tan difícil para nosotros confiar en su carácter cuando se trata de nuestras familias, nuestros niños, nuestros abuelos?" [40:20]
10) "Pero el hecho de que ella dependió del carácter de Dios para cuidar a su bebé, y luego ella se paga además de cuidar a su propio hijo. Ahora, ¿quién más puede hacer eso? Pero Dios. Y es por eso cuando hablamos de confianza, incluso en cualquier situación que estemos pasando, cualquier problema que estemos enfrentando, sabiendo que podemos confiar en el carácter de Dios." [42:20]
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