“Preparing to Trust” – Ezra 7-8
I. Preparing to trust begins with God’s word. (Ezra 7:8-10)
- Study the word.
- Obey the word.
- Disciple others.
II. Preparing to trust means putting our faith into action. (Ezra 8:21-32)
- Trust is knowing our place.
- Trust doesn’t tip toe to the throne; it runs to the throne.
- Trust opens the door for God to be glorified .
- Trust is not blind.
- Trust is not the absence of fear, but the presence of power.
- Trust opens the door for God to be glorified.
- Trust is believing in the provider, not the provision.