05/05/2026
JESUS THE BURDEN BREAKER INT MINISTRY
MORNING DEVOTIONAL SERMON
DATE: 5TH MAY, 2026
SERMON BY APOSTLE DR. MRS PHOEBE PRISCA OWUSU-ANSAH
(FOUNDER AND LEADER OF JBB INT MINISTRY)
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TITLE: THE DANGER OF TRUSTING IN MAN
THEME: CURSED IS THE ONE WHO TRUSTS IN MAN
Main Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5
Jeremiah 17:5 (KJV):
“Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord.”
INTRODUCTION: WHERE IS YOUR TRUST?
Beloved, in a world full of uncertainties, shifting systems, and unreliable human promises, the question we must ask ourselves is: Where is our trust anchored?
The Bible warns us clearly about misplaced trust:
Psalm 118:8 (KJV):
“It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.”
Proverbs 3:5 (KJV):
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
Human beings are limited. Systems fail. Even the strongest among us can falter. But God remains unchanging and faithful. When we begin to depend more on human strength, connections, or worldly systems than on God, we unknowingly disconnect from the source of life.
Today’s message is a wake-up call: Trusting in man leads to spiritual dryness, but trusting in God leads to life and fruitfulness.
SUB POINT 1: TRUSTING IN MAN BRINGS SPIRITUAL DRYNESS
Jeremiah 17:6 (KJV):
“For he shall be like the heath in the desert, and shall not see when good cometh; but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, in a salt land and not inhabited.”
When we rely solely on human help, we become spiritually dry. The scripture compares such a person to a desert plant—lifeless, struggling, and disconnected from nourishment.
In today’s life, many people depend on connections, wealth, or influence. Yet they experience emptiness, frustration, and lack of peace. Why? Because their source is not God.
Advice to Believers:
Do not measure your security by who you know, but by how deeply you know God. Stay connected to Him through prayer and His Word.
SUB POINT 2: TRUSTING IN GOD BRINGS FRUITFULNESS
Jeremiah 17:7-8 (KJV):
“Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is.
For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.”
Those who trust in God are stable and fruitful regardless of circumstances. Even in difficult seasons, they flourish.
In our present world—economic hardships, uncertainties, and pressures—those who trust God remain strong and hopeful.
Advice to Believers:
Anchor your hope in God, not in circumstances. Even when things seem dry, God will sustain and prosper you.
SUB POINT 3: THE HEART OF MAN IS DECEITFUL
Jeremiah 17:9 (KJV):
“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?”
Human nature is flawed. This is why trusting man can be dangerous. People can promise today and fail tomorrow. Even our own understanding can mislead us.
In modern life, many have been hurt due to misplaced trust—business failures, broken relationships, betrayal. This is because the human heart is not fully dependable.
Advice to Believers:
Seek God’s guidance before trusting people. Pray for discernment and let God lead your decisions.
SUB POINT 4: GOD SEARCHES AND REWARDS THE HEART
Jeremiah 17:10 (KJV):
“I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.”
God knows our intentions. He sees beyond outward appearances. When we trust Him sincerely, He rewards us accordingly.
In today’s life, people may deceive others, but no one can deceive God. Your faith, trust, and obedience are seen by Him.
Advice to Believers:
Live with a sincere heart before God. Trust Him genuinely, and He will reward your faithfulness.
SUB POINT 5: SEEK GOD AS YOUR ONLY SOURCE
Psalm 146:3-5 (KJV):
“Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.
His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish.
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God.”
Human help is temporary, but God’s help is eternal. Earthly power fades, but God’s power remains forever.
In our generation, people run to politicians, wealthy individuals, and systems for help. But true and lasting help comes from God alone.
Advice to Believers:
Make God your first and final option—not your last resort. Depend on Him in all things.
CONCLUSION: CHOOSE YOUR SOURCE WISELY
Beloved, the message is clear: trusting in man leads to a curse—spiritual dryness, disappointment, and instability. But trusting in God brings blessing, fruitfulness, and peace.
Let us reflect:
Where is your trust today?
Are you depending more on man than on God?
Return to God as your source. He never fails.
Psalm 20:7 (KJV):
“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.”
PRAYER POINTS
1. Heavenly Father, help me to trust in You completely and not rely on human strength, in the name of Jesus.
2. Lord, deliver me from every form of misplaced trust that leads to disappointment and spiritual dryness.
3. Father, plant me by Your living waters so that I will flourish in every season of my life.
4. Lord, purify my heart and give me discernment to trust wisely according to Your will.
5. Father, be my source, my help, and my refuge in all situations, in Jesus’ name.
God richly bless you.