“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and turn away from evil. It will be a healing for your flesh and a refreshment for your body.”
Proverbs 3:5–8
In this Sunday’s message, Pastor Kevin Myers invites us to stop leaning on our own understanding and learn to follow the Shepherd’s voice.
In a world obsessed with control, clarity, and independence, Jesus calls us into something deeper. Trust. When we trust the Shepherd, know His voice, and entrust our spirit to Him, our paths become straight, our hearts find peace, and our souls are refreshed.
Trust The Shepherd, He Will Guide You
- The Lord is in this place, revealing Himself as Jehovah-Roi, the Shepherd who guides us. Psalm 23:1-6 NRSVUE
Restless → He will guide you
In lack → He will guide you
Wounded → He will guide you
In a dark place → He will guide you
In danger → He will guide you
Surrounded → He will guide you
Feeling not enough → He will guide you
- The Hebrew word lēb (heart) means the whole inner life — the center of thoughts, emotions, and desires.
- With your whole inner life — rely, lean on the Shepherd.
- Deep trust produces deep intimacy.
Know The Shepherd, He will Guide You
- The Hebrew word Yada means to know by experience.
- The weight of every decision must go back to Him. Revelation flows from acknowledgment.
10 Ways He Guides You To Know Him
- Spirit — John 16:13
- Scripture — Psalm 119:105
- Relationships
- Prayer — John 15:4
- Communion
- Wisdom & Insight — Proverbs 2:6
- Creation
- Leaders — Ephesians 4:11-13
- Teaching & Community — Acts 2:46-47
- Discipline & Training — Hebrews 12:6
- He also guides through Gifts of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 14:1, 3), Kindness, Visions, Insight, and even Circumstances (1 Peter 1:6-7).
- Through Waiting (Psalm 27:14), Wrestling (Genesis 32:26), and Sovereignty (Ephesians 2:10), He forms our faith and maturity.
- Every path He uses leads us to know Him more deeply.
Entrust Your Spirit, He Will Guide You
- Turn your eyes to the Shepherd, the Savior, Jesus Christ.
- “Then Jesus shouted, ‘Father, I entrust my spirit into your hands!’ And with those words he breathed his last.” (Luke 23:46 NLT)
- Every breath you have is His, it was meant to be entrusted back to Him.
- Surrender your life to the Shepherd who gave it.
Discussion Questions
- What is your heart relying on most right now?
- Which of the ten ways God guides you is He highlighting in this season?
- Where might you be wise in your own eyes and need to re-entrust control to Him?
