A Godly Woman: Building and Supporting in Christ #1 Trust

 Alright everyone thanks for joining me. In this new study we are going to talk about what a Godly woman is., why we are important and what God desires from us. 

We are going to start however by going over trust. For a lot of women (and men too) trust is something that is very fragile. We can lose trust, we can build trust, and we can encourage others to trust.

Learning this first, will help us to grow in our relationship with Christ and trust His guidance in our life.

We are going to be in 2 Samuel 22:3, Psalms 4:5, 1 Timothy 4:10 and Hebrews 2:13 

2 Samuel 22:3 Says: The God of my rock; in Him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my Saviour; thou savest me from violence.

A. In this verse, King David is expressing his gratitude and trust in God, reflecting on how God has been his protector and deliverer in times of trouble. This verse uses several metaphors to describe God's role: 

#1. Rock: Represents stability and security, implying that God is a firm foundation. 

#2. Shield: Symbolizes protection, saying God defends David from harm. 

#3. Horn of my Salvation: "horn" here means strength and power, implying God is the source of David's deliverance. 

#4. High Tower: A strong, elevated place that provides safety, signifying God's role as a refuge and a place of safety. 

#5. Refuge: A safe place, again emphasizing God's role as protector. 

#6. Saviour: Refers to God's act of delivering David from danger and violence.

**Overall** this verse highlights David's trust in God's strength, protection, and salvation, acknowledging God as the ultimate source of safety and deliverance from his enemies.

Psalms 4:5 Says: Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and put your trust in the Lord. 

B. In this verse, the psalmist is advising the people to live righteously and trust in God. 

#1. "Offer the sacrifices of righteousness": This refers to living a life that reflects justice, goodness, and moral integrity. The "sacrifices" here are not necessarily animal sacrifices, but rather acts of righteousness, such as doing what is right and just in God's eyes. 

#2. "Put your trust in the Lord": The psalmist emphasizes that beyond righteous actions, it is crucial to place trust in God rather than in one's own efforts or worldly solutions. 

**Overall** This verse is encouraging believers to live with integrity, align with God's will, and rely on God's guidance and protection in times of distress. This ties into the broader theme of Psalms 4, where the psalmist is seeking God's help in times of trouble and urging others to trust God's faithfulness. 

1 Timothy 4:10 Says: For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe. 

C. In this verse, Paul is speaking to Timothy, emphasizing the importance of dedication to God's work, even in the face of hardship and reproach. 

#1. "We both labour and suffer reproach": Paul acknowledges the challenges and hardships that come with following Christ, including hard work and facing criticism or persecution for their faith. 

#2. "Because we trust in the living God": Despite these struggles, the motivation for their labour is their trust in the "Living God"- a God who is active, real, and present in their lives. 

#3. "Who is the Saviour of all men": God is described as the Saviour of all people, offering salvations universally, but the emphasis here is on the fact that God's saving grace is available to everyone. 

#4. "Specially of those that believe": While salvation is available to all, Paul highlights that it is especially those who believe in Christ who experience the full benefits of God's saving power. 

***Overall*** This verse underscores the purpose behind enduring hardship and the motivation to serve God: It is out of trust in God, who it the Saviour of all, but especially those who have faith in Him. Paul is encouraging Timothy and the believers to remain steadfast in their faith and labor for God despite the challenges they face. 

Hebrews 2:13 Says: And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me. 

D. In this verse, the author of Hebrews is quoting from the Old Testament (Specifically from Isaiah 8:17-18) to emphasize the solidarity (fellowship) between Jesus and those who believe in Him. 

#1. "I will put my trust in him": This is a declaration of faith, attributed to Jesus, showing that He truly and fully trusted in God the Father. It highlights Jesus' dependence on God, even as He walked on earth. This can be seen as an example for believers to follow, trusting in God through all circumstances. 

#2 "Behold I and the children which God hath given me": The "children" refer to those who believe in Christ, those who are given to Jesus by God. It points to the relationship between Jesus and His followers, as a family or community. Jesus identifies with believers, and they, in turn, are united with Him as His "children."

**Overall** This emphasizes Jesus' solidarity with humanity, His faithfulness as the one who fully trusted God, and His relationship with believers as part of a redeemed family. Jesus' humanity and His connection to His followers form a central part of His role as Savior, making salvation deeply personal and relational for each believer. 

We all must be saved before we can fully trust in God. Trust is not something we automatically have for someone just because we see them standing in a building. Imagine walking into a room and seeing someone you’ve never met before. You wouldn't just trust them right away, would you? Trust grows through relationship. At first, you might be cautious, but as you get to know them—by spending time together, learning about each other's character, and seeing their actions—you begin to trust them more.

This is exactly how salvation works. It starts with acknowledging that you need Jesus. You have to recognize that you are a sinner, in need of a Savior, and that Jesus died for your sins. You must understand that He loves you unconditionally, unlike human love, which often comes with conditions. People may question your love for them because humans are imperfect, but Jesus’ love for you will never change—no matter what you do. He loves you so much that He died in your place.

You must also acknowledge that Jesus is the Creator of all things, and we are sinful beings. We mess up, we hurt others, we lie—we are incapable of perfection. However, Jesus was perfect, and He took the penalty for our sins. For every action, there is a reaction. When Adam ate of the forbidden fruit, his action led to separation from God (the fall of man). But when Jesus came down in the flesh, He took the reaction to Adam’s action—He died on the cross to restore our relationship with God, if we want it.

As the Bible says, the only prayer God hears from a sinner is one asking for salvation and repenting of their sins. In John 9:31, it states, "Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth." Psalms 66:18 also says, "If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me." John 3:3 reminds us that we must be "born again" to see the kingdom of God. Acts 4:12 declares, "Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." And in John 6:44, it says, "No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him."

Without salvation, we stand condemned.

There is no fancy prayer you need, just accept Jesus into your heart. Repent, and give your life to Him. Once you do that the doors open wide, and you will start to see things in the proper lights. If you don't have a proper Bible which is the King James Version not any of the other books that claim to be "Bibles" please leave a comment and I will make sure you get the Word of God.