DEPENDING ON GOD

DEPENDING ON GOD We’ve all heard the phrase “Depend on God” but most at times when we faced with diverse trial and tribulations, we ask ourselves “is there really a God to depend on”, or “ why should I depend on God”. As Christians, we always try to keep our faith in God intact but along the way, when things seems to be getting out of control, we then decide to act on our own. This always in most circumstances leads to greater woes. I have been there and I know you too have been there, whiles some are still in it, others are yet to experience it. This has prompted me share with you eight reasons why you should always depend on God and not yourself or any other person. Throughout scripture, God has given us countless reasons why we should trust in him, rest in him or depend on him. I will however base my exhortation on the book of Romans which introduces or presents to us to the good news of our new life in Christ Jesus. Reason 1: Romans 8:26-27 THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD INTERCEDES FOR US 26 So too the [Holy] Spirit comes to our aid and bears us up in our weakness; for we do not know what prayer to offer nor how to offer it worthily as we ought, but the Spirit Himself goes to meet our supplication and pleads in our behalf with unspeakable yearnings and groanings too deep for utterance. 27 And He Who searches the hearts of men knows what is in the mind of the [Holy] Spirit [what His intent is], because the Spirit intercedes and pleads [before God] in behalf of the saints according to and in harmony with God's will. [Ps. 139:1, 2.] What a joy to know that the Holy Spirit who lives in us intercedes for us. This tells us that God is concerned for us and cares about every detail of our life; so depend on him to bring to fruition your prayers and heart desires. Reason 2: Romans 8:28 God is a Partner in our labour We are assured and know that [God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose. Are you a born again Christian? If yes then you are chosen and called by God himself and he partakes in every trials you go through. He is with you every step of the way and brings to fruition your labour. Even what was destined to destroy you would be turned into a blessing in your life for God is with you. Reason 3: Romans 8:29 We have been destined for greatness 29 For those whom He foreknew [of whom He was aware and loved beforehand], He also destined from the beginning [foreordaining them] to be molded into the image of His Son [and share inwardly His likeness], that He might become the firstborn among many brethren. Yes! We have been destined for greatness in Jesus Christ. Even before you and I were ever conceived, God had already planned our future; and it is one of victory. The way maybe stony and full of thorns but rejoice knowing that no man or devil can change your destiny; for what God has decreed concerning our lives in Christ Jesus will certainly come to pass. It is already in motion brethren; depend on God to get you there. Reason 4: Romans 8:30 We have been justified And those whom He thus foreordained, He also called; and those whom He called, He also justified (acquitted, made righteous, putting them into right standing with Himself). And those whom He justified, He also glorified [raising them to a heavenly dignity and condition or state of being]. We are justified and made right with God; therefore all good things belong to us. We face no condemnation from God and therefore no man or devil can condemn us for what God has called clean let no man call unclean. Reason 5: Romans 8:31 God is for us What then shall we say to [all] this? If God is for us, who [can be] against us? [Who can be our foe, if God is on our side?] [Ps. 118:6.] Really who can stand against us when God says we belong to him. Which can stop us to reach our full potentials in Christ Jesus? They may try but it will come to naught. Reason 6 Romans 8:32, 35 God loves us He who did not withhold or spare [even] His own Son but gave Him up for us all, will He not also with Him freely and graciously give us all [other] things? 35 Who shall ever separate us from Christ's love? Shall suffering and affliction and tribulation? Or calamity and distress? Or persecution or hunger or destitution or peril or sword? The love God has for us is a weapon in itself as it fills our heart dispelling all fears and concerns. It gives us a supernatural energy to drive on no matter what the circumstance might be. In times of trial, ask God to fill your heart with his love and see what happens; it is supernatural!! Reason 7: Romans 8:33 we are covered and protected in God Who shall bring any charge against God's elect [when it is] God Who justifies [that is, who puts us in right relation to Himself? Who shall come forward and accuse or impeach those whom God has chosen? Will God, Who acquits us?] Most of we believers sometimes makes comments such as’ God is punishing me’ but hey will God condemn those he has personally acquitted of all sin? No. God is for us remember?, and if we consent to rest and depend on him, he will protects us no matter the accusations the devil brings against us. Reason 8: Romans 8:37-39 we are more than conquerors Yet amid all these things we are more than conquerors and gain a surpassing victory through Him Who loved us. 38 For I am persuaded beyond doubt (am sure) that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities, nor things impending and threatening nor things to come, nor powers, 39 Nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Yes!!! We are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus; we can move mountains and change the world around us. We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us and greater is he who is in us than he who is in the world; we are victors in Jesus’ name. Let us learn how to rest and depend on God brethren for it is in him we have all things and we are who we are because of his grace. Situations around you may not be positive; you will feel you are all alone but know today that God is with you. I pray that the grace of God will continue to abound in our lives and that of our love ones, to see us all through every challenging situations in our lives all to the glory of the most high God in Jesus’s mighty name AMEN

DEPENDING ON GOD

DEPENDING ON GOD We’ve all heard the phrase “Depend on God” but most at times when we faced with diverse trial and tribulations, we ask ourselves “is there really a God to depend on”, or “ why should I depend on God”. As Christians, we always try to keep our faith in God intact but along the way, when things seems to be getting out of control, we then decide to act on our own. This always in most circumstances leads to greater woes. I have been there and I know you too have been there, whiles some are still in it, others are yet to experience it. This has prompted me share with you eight reasons why you should always depend on God and not yourself or any other person. Throughout scripture, God has given us countless reasons why we should trust in him, rest in him or depend on him. I will however base my exhortation on the book of Romans which introduces or presents to us to the good news of our new life in Christ Jesus. Reason 1: Romans 8:26-27 THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD INTERCEDES FOR US 26 So too the [Holy] Spirit comes to our aid and bears us up in our weakness; for we do not know what prayer to offer nor how to offer it worthily as we ought, but the Spirit Himself goes to meet our supplication and pleads in our behalf with unspeakable yearnings and groanings too deep for utterance. 27 And He Who searches the hearts of men knows what is in the mind of the [Holy] Spirit [what His intent is], because the Spirit intercedes and pleads [before God] in behalf of the saints according to and in harmony with God's will. [Ps. 139:1, 2.] What a joy to know that the Holy Spirit who lives in us intercedes for us. This tells us that God is concerned for us and cares about every detail of our life; so depend on him to bring to fruition your prayers and heart desires. Reason 2: Romans 8:28 God is a Partner in our labour We are assured and know that [God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose. Are you a born again Christian? If yes then you are chosen and called by God himself and he partakes in every trials you go through. He is with you every step of the way and brings to fruition your labour. Even what was destined to destroy you would be turned into a blessing in your life for God is with you. Reason 3: Romans 8:29 We have been destined for greatness 29 For those whom He foreknew [of whom He was aware and loved beforehand], He also destined from the beginning [foreordaining them] to be molded into the image of His Son [and share inwardly His likeness], that He might become the firstborn among many brethren. Yes! We have been destined for greatness in Jesus Christ. Even before you and I were ever conceived, God had already planned our future; and it is one of victory. The way maybe stony and full of thorns but rejoice knowing that no man or devil can change your destiny; for what God has decreed concerning our lives in Christ Jesus will certainly come to pass. It is already in motion brethren; depend on God to get you there. Reason 4: Romans 8:30 We have been justified And those whom He thus foreordained, He also called; and those whom He called, He also justified (acquitted, made righteous, putting them into right standing with Himself). And those whom He justified, He also glorified [raising them to a heavenly dignity and condition or state of being]. We are justified and made right with God; therefore all good things belong to us. We face no condemnation from God and therefore no man or devil can condemn us for what God has called clean let no man call unclean. Reason 5: Romans 8:31 God is for us What then shall we say to [all] this? If God is for us, who [can be] against us? [Who can be our foe, if God is on our side?] [Ps. 118:6.] Really who can stand against us when God says we belong to him. Which can stop us to reach our full potentials in Christ Jesus? They may try but it will come to naught. Reason 6 Romans 8:32, 35 God loves us He who did not withhold or spare [even] His own Son but gave Him up for us all, will He not also with Him freely and graciously give us all [other] things? 35 Who shall ever separate us from Christ's love? Shall suffering and affliction and tribulation? Or calamity and distress? Or persecution or hunger or destitution or peril or sword? The love God has for us is a weapon in itself as it fills our heart dispelling all fears and concerns. It gives us a supernatural energy to drive on no matter what the circumstance might be. In times of trial, ask God to fill your heart with his love and see what happens; it is supernatural!! Reason 7: Romans 8:33 we are covered and protected in God Who shall bring any charge against God's elect [when it is] God Who justifies [that is, who puts us in right relation to Himself? Who shall come forward and accuse or impeach those whom God has chosen? Will God, Who acquits us?] Most of we believers sometimes makes comments such as’ God is punishing me’ but hey will God condemn those he has personally acquitted of all sin? No. God is for us remember?, and if we consent to rest and depend on him, he will protects us no matter the accusations the devil brings against us. Reason 8: Romans 8:37-39 we are more than conquerors Yet amid all these things we are more than conquerors and gain a surpassing victory through Him Who loved us. 38 For I am persuaded beyond doubt (am sure) that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities, nor things impending and threatening nor things to come, nor powers, 39 Nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Yes!!! We are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus; we can move mountains and change the world around us. We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us and greater is he who is in us than he who is in the world; we are victors in Jesus’ name. Let us learn how to rest and depend on God brethren for it is in him we have all things and we are who we are because of his grace. Situations around you may not be positive; you will feel you are all alone but know today that God is with you. I pray that the grace of God will continue to abound in our lives and that of our love ones, to see us all through every challenging situations in our lives all to the glory of the most high God in Jesus’s mighty name AMEN