Questions (Part 8 – Can I Trust God?)

We have seen that Job is a book of many questions and prophetic pictures that help us find answers to those questions.

In this week’s sermon, we delved into Job 10-14, examining Job’s intense dialogues with God and his friends, and the overarching question that many of us grapple with during times of suffering: Can I trust God?

Understanding Job’s Struggles

Job’s Questions and Cries

Can I Trust God to judge me fairly?

Can I Trust God to understand my humanity?

Can I Trust God to hear the cries of my heart?

Can I Trust God to be gentle and compassionate with me?

Can I Trust God to vindicate me?

Can I Trust God to give me hope?

Can I Trust God with my eternity?

Additional Questions

Can I trust God to meet my needs?

Can I trust God with my healing?

Lessons on Trusting God

Despite Job’s anguish, the sermon highlighted that we can indeed trust God in all circumstances. The Bible offers numerous assurances of God’s faithfulness and love:

• Proverbs 3:5-6, Jeremiah 17:7, Psalm 37:4-6, Psalm 9:10, Psalm 28:7:

These verses fill us with the CONFIDENCE of being able to answer this question with a RESOUNDING YES… YES, we can trust God!  IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES and FOR ALL THINGS we can TRUST GOD.

Affirmations of God’s Character

• Can I Trust God to judge me fairly? YES…More than fair

Psalm 103:10-12

Psalm 145:8-9

• Can I Trust God to understand my humanity? YES…He became one of us

John 1:14

Hebrews 4:14-16

• Can I Trust God to hear the cries of my heart? YES…

Isaiah 30:18-19

• Can I Trust God to be gentle and compassionate with me?

Isaiah 42:3

• Can I Trust God to vindicate me? YES…

Psalm 57:2

Psalm 135:14

• Can I Trust God to give me hope? YES…

Jeremiah 29:11

Psalm 33:20

• Can I Trust God with my eternity? YES… Jesus died so that we might have eternal life

John 3:14-16

• Can I trust God to meet my needs? YES…  All your needs

Philippians 4:19

• Can I trust God with my healing? YES…  He is Jehovah Rapha – The Lord Who Heals

Exodus 15:26

Psalm 103:2-3

Conclusion: A Call to Trust

The sermon concluded with an invitation to trust God wholeheartedly, even when life mirrors Job’s trials. By grounding our faith in Scripture and understanding God’s character, we can confidently answer “Yes” to the question, “Can I trust God?” Whether facing physical, emotional, or spiritual challenges, we are reminded that God is our healer, provider, and eternal hope.

For deeper reflection, consider reading Job 10-14 and meditating on the promises found in the Scriptures discussed in the sermon. Let these truths anchor your faith as you navigate the complexities of life.