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The God Who Never Abandons His Own Series
Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025 (message contributor)
Summary: No matter how dark your valley is or how far you've wandered, God is still there. He is committed to your destiny, your healing, and your restoration. You may not always feel Him, but His presence is guaranteed by His Word. He is the God who never abandons His own.
THE GOD WHO NEVER ABANDONS HIS OWN
By Rev. Samuel Arimoro
Main Text: Isaiah 49:14-16
Supporting Texts: Hebrews 13:5, Deuteronomy 31:6, Psalm 27:10, Romans 8:35-39, Matthew 28:20
INTRODUCTION:
Life sometimes confronts us with seasons where it feels like God is distant or uninterested in our pains and needs. We may go through fire and storms, face betrayal, experience loss, or endure delays so prolonged that we begin to wonder if God has forgotten us. But the truth remains: God never abandons His own. His silence is not absence. His delay is not denial.
The scriptures are replete with assurances of God’s abiding presence. He is not a God who deserts His people in their hour of need. Even when humans abandon you, and relationships fail, God remains steadfast. His love is not conditional on your performance, and His covenant does not fail when challenges arise.
No matter how dark your valley is or how far you've wandered, God is still there. He is committed to your destiny, your healing, and your restoration. You may not always feel Him, but His presence is guaranteed by His Word. He is the God who never abandons His own.
1. GOD'S COVENANTAL COMMITMENT IS UNBREAKABLE
God is not bound by human frailty or shifting emotions. His promises are based on a covenant that cannot be annulled by time, sin, or situations.
a) God remembers His covenant forever
(Psalm 105:8) — God’s commitment is eternal; He doesn't forget His Word.
b) His Word cannot return void
(Isaiah 55:11) — When God speaks, His promises must manifest.
c) His love is everlasting
(Jeremiah 31:3) — God’s love is not seasonal or emotional, it is rooted in eternity.
d) He upholds His Word above His name
(Psalm 138:2) — The integrity of God's name guarantees His faithfulness.
Biblical Example: Noah
(Genesis 8:1) — Even during the flood, God remembered Noah and fulfilled His covenant to preserve him and his household.
2. GOD'S PRESENCE IS CONSTANT EVEN IN TROUBLES
Though trouble comes, God does not run away. His presence is most powerful during times of distress. He walks with us through the fire and the storm.
a) God is a present help in trouble
(Psalm 46:1) — God is not far during difficulty; He is right there with us.
b) He walks with you in the fire
(Daniel 3:25) — You may go through fire, but not alone.
c) He strengthens the weary
(Isaiah 40:29) — When you feel weak, God gives you the strength to go on.
d) He will not leave you comfortless
(John 14:18) — Jesus promises to be with us even through the Holy Spirit.
Biblical Example: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
(Daniel 3:24-25) — God did not deliver them before the fire, but He was with them inside the fire.
3. GOD DEFENDS HIS OWN WHEN OTHERS FORSAKE THEM
When everyone leaves, God steps in. He fights unseen battles and becomes your voice when no one will speak for you.
a) Even if father and mother forsake you, God will take you up
(Psalm 27:10) — His relationship with you is stronger than family ties.
b) God contends with those who contend with you
(Isaiah 49:25) — He does not abandon His people to their enemies.
c) He sets a table before you in the presence of your enemies
(Psalm 23:5) — God shows up to honour you in the sight of those who mocked you.
d) He vindicates His people
(Isaiah 54:17) — God is the defence of the righteous.
Biblical Example: Esther and the Jews
(Esther 9:1-5) — When Haman plotted against the Jews, God raised Esther and turned the decree in their favour.
4. GOD WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU WITHOUT HOPE
Even when all seems lost, God sustains you with hope and sends help from unexpected sources. He ensures that despair never consumes His children.
a) He will finish what He started
(Philippians 1:6) — God does not abandon unfinished projects.
b) He gives beauty for ashes
(Isaiah 61:3) — Out of pain, He produces glory.
c) His mercies are new every morning
(Lamentations 3:22-23) — Every day is a fresh opportunity for divine intervention.
d) He is near to the broken-hearted
(Psalm 34:18) — God does not abandon those in emotional pain.
Biblical Example: Ruth and Naomi
(Ruth 4:13-17) — Though Naomi thought her life was over, God gave her joy through Ruth and Obed.
5. GOD’S FAITHFULNESS IS UNTO ALL GENERATIONS
God does not change. His faithfulness is generational and consistent, not determined by human flaws or failures.
a) He is the same yesterday, today and forever
(Hebrews 13:8) — God’s character does not evolve or fail.
b) He keeps covenant with those who fear Him
(Deuteronomy 7:9) — From one generation to another, God proves faithful.
c) He is not a man that He should lie
