John Wells - November 23, 2025 - Trusting God in Trials Deuteronomy Why are there Trials ?God uses trials to do His work in us (shape us) – Romans God shows His Sovereignty and His Glory through our trials – 1 Peter God prepares us for His service through trials – Job God sanctifies us (purges us) through trials – John God increases our faith through trials – James God teaches us spiritual warfare through trials – Ephesians God disciplines us through trials – Hebrews What are the desired outcomes of trials in our life ? Not Moved - Psalm When my heart is overwhelmed (faint) …LEAD me to the Rock that is higher than I You have been my strong tower against the enemy, You are my shelter – refuge You only , you alone are my Rock , my Defence … Your loving kindness (Steadfast Love) is better than life ….my lips will praise you …Psalm Not Shaken –Luke Whoever comes to Me and HEARS my words AND DOES THEM…He is like a man who built a houseDUG DEEP , LAID A FOUNDATION on a ROCK - Storms came – the FLOOD ROSE, WIND BLEW – BEAT VEHEMENTLY ON THE HOUSE IT COULD NOT BE SHAKEN ….FOR IT WAS WELL BUILT Not Ashamed – 2 Timothy Paul the Apostle in his last days waiting execution – no family, no wealth, forsaken by many churches He has committed all he did (his life’s work ) to GOD to judge – LOOKING FORWARD TO RESURRECTION Many that once ran with him have forsaken him – Demas,, Crescens, - NOTWITHSTANDING LORD STOOD BY ME and STRENGTHENED ME.I am NOT ASHAMED …for I know Who I have believed and I am persuaded He is ABLE to keep Not Forsaken 2 Corinthians Troubled on every side, (afflicted) but not crushed, perplexed, persecuted, …BUT NOT FORSAKEN