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.
- Therefore let's dare great things and do great things. If we know God is with us, we should attempt greater things. God must surely help and bless a praying, working Church.
-. You need to trust Jesus Christ to be your Saviour, Helper, Provider, Deliverer, Healer, Baptizer, and Best Friend.
