God Will Never Leave You Nor Forsake You

God Will Never Leave You Nor Forsake You

Study Text: Hebrews 13:5 - 6

Introduction:

- We can be assured of God's promise that He would never leave us nor forsake us. So we can say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?"

- When God gave the promise to Jacob, it was for all-round application in his life. Genesis 28:15

- In our study text, the application of trusting God for our needs was singled out. This come with exhortation to:

1. Avoid covetousness in our lives

2. Be contempt with what God has given us.

- We will look at the promise as it applies generally to every aspect of our lives and walk with God, by considering three things:

1. The Promise: What it Means

2. The Promise: What it Needs

3. The Promise: What it Brings

1. The Promise: What it Means

- This promise does not mean an unconditional guarantee of His presence and support. It reveals His faithfulness and commitment to His words and covenant. Nehemiah 1:5

- There are many Biblical example to illustrate the meaning more clearly to us:

1. The case of Joshua: Joshua 1: 5 - 9

- The promise was given to him, but the covenant stands on the platform of complete obedience.

- When there was disobedience against His command, the covenant was broken and the people of God suffered dearly for it, until there was an amendment. Joshua 7: 2 - 12

2. The case of Samson: Judges 16: 18 - 21

- Samson was meant to be set apart for God all the days of his life. But he yielded to immoral living and lost the presence of God.

- So, this promise means that God will never from His own part, leave nor forsake His people, but His people must fulfill their own part of the covenant.

- Disobedience of His people to His clear instructions and guidance will annul the covenant and lead to a failed promise. Isaiah 1: 18 - 20

2. The Promise: What it Needs

- In receiving and enjoying the promises of God maximally in our lives, there are things expected from us to be committed to:

1. A strong confidence and faith in God and His Word.

- We need faith in who God is and what He has said. Hebrews 11:6

2. A consistent and fervent prayer life. James 5: 16

- We need to pray fervently for the fulfilment and performance of the word of God in our lives.

3. A complete obedience to His words and instructions: Deuteronomy 28:1 - 14

- We need to obey God's instructions totally, willingly and without questions.

4. A faithful commitment to the service of God

- We need to be faithful in witnessing for Him. Matthew 28:20

- We need to be faithful in various assignments and responsibilities in His Church. Ephesians 2: 8 - 10

5. A heartfelt worship and praises to His name: Matthew 15: 8

- We must not worship Him in deceits and hypocrisy, but in truth and in spirit.

3. The Promise: What it Brings

- When we do our part faithfully, God is always faithful and committed to the performance of His words in our lives.

- By virtue of the performance of this promise, several blessings are there for us to enjoy.

1. The Blessings of Divine Protection

- We will be protected from all forms evil in the physical and in the spiritual. Isaiah 54:17

2. The Blessings of Divine Provisions

- We will have all our needs met according to the riches of His glory. Philippians 4:19

3. The Blessings of Divine Power

- Our strength will be renewed regularly, and we will be empowered to accomplish all our responsibilities. Philippians 4:13

4. The Blessings of Divine Promotion

- The Lord will prosper us in all that we do and promote us in all aspects of life. Psalms 1:1-3

5. The Blessings of Divine Presence

- He will be with us always in every place we go and in everything we do to help us in times of need.

6. The Blessings of Divine Preservation

- The Lord will preserve us by His mercies, blameless body soul and spirit for His eternal kingdom.

Conclusion:

- As we receive understanding of His promise, we need to receive grace to be faithful in our own part of the covenant.

- God is always faithful to His words, and we can enjoy all His blessings maximally in this world and in His eternal kingdom.

- We don't have to worry; God's in charge. We should remember that the land lies before us and we are called to go in and possess it.