We Can Count on God Luke 18:1–11
1. Life Is Unpredictable, But God Is Dependable
• Life throws curveballs: illness, accidents, injustice.
• The world is unstable—but God is unshakable.
• Luke 18 reminds us through the parable of the persistent widow: we can count on God even when we can’t count on the world.
2. We Can Count on God When Life Is Unexpected
• Health today can turn into sickness tomorrow.
• Accidents happen in seconds and change lives forever.
• Justice in this world is unreliable—just like the unjust judge.
• But God is not like the unjust judge. He hears us and responds quickly to those who cry out day and night.
• The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.” – Psalm 34:17
• The world may fail us, but God never will.
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3. We Can Count on God to Be Present
• Jacob said, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I was not aware of it.” Genesis 28:16,
• David wrote, “Where can I go from your Spirit?” Psalm 139:7–10,
• Jeremiah reminds us: God fills heaven and earth. Jeremiah 23:23–24
• Paul declares: “In Him we live and move and have our being.” Acts 17:27–28
• God is not distant—He is always near.
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4. We Can Count on God to Hear Us
• Jesus said, “Ask… seek… knock…” Luke 11:9–10
• God heard the groaning of the Israelites in Egypt. Exodus 6:5 Psalm 9:10
• The Psalmist declares: “You, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.”
• God hears every prayer—even in crisis.
5. We Can Count on God When We Hurt
• God does not ignore the cry of the afflicted. Psalm 9:12,
• David poured out his pain: sorrow, grief, loneliness. Psalm 9:18,
• Yet he trusted God to deliver and forgive. Psalm 31
• God sees our tears—and He responds with comfort and healing.
6. We Can Count on God for Help John 3:16
• “Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you.” Psalm 55:2
• “Do not fear; I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13
• “My God will supply all your needs…” Philippians 4:19
• God is our helper in every storm.
7. We Can Count on God to Be Holistic
• God doesn’t just fix parts of us—He restores the whole.
• He saves, heals, renews, and transforms.
• If you’re lost today, you can count on God to save you.
8. Conclusion: We can Count on God Always
• We can count on God to be present.
• We can count on God to hear.
• We can count on God when we hurt.
• We can count on God for help.
• We can count on God to be holistic.
• When the world is uncertain, God is your certainty. Count on Him—today, tomorrow, and forever.
