SKY HIGH TRUST

Pastor Mark Warda

Woodland Church

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Our trust must be in Christ and not in ourselves. 

(Romans 3:23, NLT) “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”

(Isaiah 64:6, NLT) “We are all infected and impure with sin. When we display our righteous deeds, they are nothing but filthy rags.”

1. When you’re in Christ, you have peace.  

(Philippians 4:7, NLT) Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

2. When you’re in Christ, you have prosperity. 

(Philippians 4:19, NLT) And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.

3. When you’re in Christ, you have purpose. 

(Ephesians 2:10, NLT) For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

(Philemon 6, NLT) And I am praying that you will put into action the generosity that comes from your faith as you understand and experience all the good things we have in Christ. Yes, my brother, please do me this favor for the Lord’s sake. Give me this encouragement in Christ.

4. When you’re in Christ, you have perspective. 

(Psalm 15:1-4, NLT) Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill?  Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts.  Those who refuse to gossip or harm their neighbors or speak evil of their friends.  Those who despise flagrant sinners, and honor the faithful followers of the Lord, and keep their promises even when it hurts.

When you have sky high trust in Christ, you become more trustworthy, because you become more like Christ.