What does the Bible say about trust and distrust in God?

Do not be quick to distrust God

Key points

• Trust God – believe, faithful, patient

• Remember past – miracles, provision, help

• Avoid murmuring – complain, doubt, impatient

• Hold on – endure, steadfast, faithful

• Persevere – trials, affliction, courage

• Serve God – day, night, commitment

• Resist distrust – fear, worry, disbelief

• Faith over fear – courage, confidence, trust

• Praise always – thanksgiving, worship, acknowledgment

• Hope in God – expectation, assurance, reliance

Read Deuteronomy 9

1. The Israelites were quick to forget God anytime they faced difficulty.’
2. For this reason, Moses described them as a rebellious and stiff-necked people.
3. As soon as they did not see meat to eat, they murmured; as soon as they did not see water to drink, they complained. When the people brought evil report of the promised land, they almost cursed God who brought them out of the land of bondage.
4. Hold on to God in the few days of trouble and affliction.
5. Do not forget his past help, miracles and provisions, in the days of your affliction.
6. God, who did it before, will do it again.
7. Determine to serve God day and night, even if you are to be thrown into the Lion’s den.