Lean on Me

Pastor Thomas Steele's sermon magnifies the importance of placing absolute trust in God in all aspects of life, categorically cautioning against substituting this trust in God with any form of reliance on worldly riches, influential identities, or personal wisdom. He references stories from the books of Mark and John in the Bible, recounting Jesus calming a perilous storm and feeding thousands from scarce resources, respectively. These instances highlight the disciples' doubts and fears in the face of adversity, and how their trust in Jesus leads to miraculous resolutions. The sermon pushes for a deeper understanding and relationship with God, and not solely seeking blessings or miracles from Him. Incorporation of contemplative prayer, as suggested by Pastor Thomas-Steele, is proposed as a potential practice to establish this enriching bond with God where our mere presence in His grace, without any requests or prayers, strengthens our association with Him and consequently, our reliance on and trust in Him. Finally, Pastor Thomas-Steele thrusts upon the idea of redefining success not by worldly measures but through fulfilling God's purpose for us and becoming who He wants us to become. The sermon underscores that trusting in God's plan can spare us unnecessary suffering and obstacles in life. The sermon makes a profound point about the quintessential importance of seeking God's wisdom and guidance over our limited understanding and the peace and success that is inherently linked to absolute trust in God.