The God Who Carries His Own Series

THE GOD WHO CARRIES HIS OWN

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Deuteronomy 1:30-31

Supporting Texts: Isaiah 46:3-4; Exodus 19:4; Psalm 28:9; Isaiah 63:9; Matthew 11:28-30

INTRODUCTION:

Life’s journey is full of storms, valleys, and steep mountains, but the comforting truth for every believer is that God does not leave His children to walk the road alone. From the beginning of time, God has carried His people through battles, wildernesses, and trials with His mighty hand. He is not a distant observer but a personal and present help in every situation.

The imagery of God carrying His people, like a father carries his child, is deeply rooted in Scripture. It speaks of divine love, protection, strength, and commitment. This truth provides hope to those who are weak, weary, and burdened, knowing that they are not forgotten nor forsaken. God carries not only our bodies but also our burdens and our brokenness.

Understanding that God carries His own gives us confidence to trust Him through every season—whether we are walking through fire or facing uncertain futures. The God who carried Israel through the wilderness is the same today. His arms are everlasting, and His strength never fails. This study will remind us of His faithful hands and ever-present grace.

1. GOD CARRIES US THROUGH THE WILDERNESS OF LIFE

God does not abandon us in hard seasons—He walks with us, lifts us, and sustains us when our strength fails.

a) Divine Support in Dry Seasons

In times when there seems to be no way, God becomes our way. Just as He carried Israel through the desert, He will carry us through every wilderness (Deuteronomy 1:31).

b) Strength for the Weary

When human strength ends, divine strength begins. God renews our strength and carries us when we can no longer move forward (Isaiah 40:29–31).

c) His Presence in the Wilderness

God's presence is not limited to comfortable places; He walks with us even in the wilderness (Psalm 23:4).

d) He Knows the Way

Even when we are lost and confused, the One carrying us knows the way and will not lead us into destruction (Exodus 13:21-22).

BIBLICAL EXAMPLE:

God carried the Israelites for forty years in the wilderness, ensuring they lacked nothing despite the harsh conditions (Nehemiah 9:19-21). He gave them manna, water, shade by day, and fire by night, revealing His commitment to carrying His own.

2. GOD CARRIES US IN TIMES OF BATTLE

When battles rage around us, God lifts us beyond human capacity and grants supernatural victory.

a) He Fights While We Rest

God often does the fighting while we remain still, trusting in His power (Exodus 14:13-14).

b) He Bears Our Weaknesses

When we feel too weak to fight, God carries our burdens and gives us strength to overcome (Isaiah 46:4).

c) He Shields and Defends Us

God is a shield to those who trust Him. He doesn’t just stand by; He steps in and defends (Psalm 28:7).

d) He Lifts Us Above the Enemy

God sets us high upon the rock, beyond the reach of the enemy’s strike (Psalm 27:5-6).

BIBLICAL EXAMPLE:

In the battle against Amalek, Moses stood with his hands raised, and God fought through Joshua. It was not mere military strength, but divine intervention that brought victory (Exodus 17:8-13).

3. GOD CARRIES US IN OUR BROKENNESS AND PAIN

When life shatters our hearts, God's arms become our healing refuge.

a) He Heals the Brokenhearted

God is near to those who are broken and binds their wounds with His tender care (Psalm 147:3).

b) He Comforts Us in Affliction

Divine comfort is available in every sorrow. He carries us through grief and restores our joy (2 Corinthians 1:3-4).

c) He Does Not Condemn Our Weakness

God does not despise our frailty; instead, He lifts us with compassion (Matthew 11:28-30).

d) He Gives Beauty for Ashes

God replaces our pain with purpose and our mourning with gladness (Isaiah 61:3).

BIBLICAL EXAMPLE:

In the story of Elijah under the juniper tree (1 Kings 19:3-8), God carried him emotionally and physically. He fed him, allowed him to rest, and gave him renewed strength for the journey.

4. GOD CARRIES US FROM BIRTH TO OLD AGE

God’s care spans our entire lifetime—He carries us in the womb and will not abandon us in old age.

a) He Forms Us and Sustains Us

From the womb, God has been our Maker and Sustainer (Isaiah 44:2).

b) He Remains Constant Through Seasons

God does not change with time. The same God who helped in youth will uphold in old age (Isaiah 46:3-4).

c) He Never Forgets His Own

Even when others forget, God remembers and continues to carry us (Isaiah 49:15-16).

d) He Finishes What He Starts

God does not carry us halfway. He is faithful to complete the journey He began with us (Philippians 1:6).