Some trust in chariots and some in horses, But we will remember and trust in the name of the Lord our God
(Psalm 20:7, AMP)
In those day, some relied on their chariots and horses for battle but God’s children trusted in the name of the Lord. In our days, some trust in their degrees, qualifications, account balances, family, network, wealth, etc but those who Remember and Trust in the Name of Our God always Win.
Where is your Trust today? Is it in God or something else? Remember “Anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.“
Let all that I am praise the Lord, For He is good and His unfailing Love endures forever. Hallelujah!
I want to share three reasons why you should Trust, or Keep Trusting in God. But before that lets look at the danger of trusting in man.
Danger of Trusting in Man:
This is what the Lord says: “Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans, who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the Lord. They are like stunted shrubs in the desert, with no hope for the future. They will live in the barren wilderness, in an uninhabited salty land.
(Jeremiah 17:5-6, NLT)
Trusting in man is a dangerous trap because;
It leads to headache, heartache, disappointment and breeds worry and anxiety.
You could end up worshiping human because of what you perceive him/her to do for you in the present and/or future.
Your heart (hope) shifts away from God to humans.
You will be under a curse as your life is pegged to that person instead of God
It could also lead to slavery because you always want to be in his/her good books.
The human heart is most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked.
Therefore if you have trusted man, or are in the process of trusting any human, BEWARE. It might look good/okay in the present but as the saying goes; “there ain’t no such thing as a free lunch (TANSTAAFL)“.
Having said the dangers of trusting in man, permit me to take you through THREE REASONS why you should TRUST IN GOD.
He Gives Freely:
There is no quid pro quo, or a favor for a favor, with God. He doesn’t bless you because He expects you to do something in return. After all, He created everything before making man to signify that He is Self Sufficient.
Romans 8:32 says He will freely give us all things because He didn’t spare His own Son
When you Trust Him with your Life, Vision, Purpose, Needs, etc, you can be sure that He will freely give you the Life you want, direct you along the best path to achieve your Purpose, and provide every need.
You will never be disgraced:
“As the Scriptures tell us, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.” (Romans 10:11, NLT)
When you trust in Him, He guards His integrity, Carefully making sure that you are well nourished and refreshed. You become fruitful in all seasons.
Sometimes when you feel like it’s over, suddenly He shows up with miracle
You will lack no good thing:
“Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in the Lord will lack no good thing.” (Psalm 34:10, NLT)
There is one rich man who trust in his wealth yet his monies can’t solve his failing health. And there is another who Trust in God and He is being blessed with good health to enjoy his wealth.
When you Trust in God, He is concerned about every detail of your life. His angels keep watch over you, ensuring that there is no gap in your relationship with God.
In this year, make a commitment to TRUST in the Lord with all Your Heart because He gives Freely, you will never be disgraced, and you will lack no good thing in Life. God bless you
“Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams], according to His power that is at work within us.” (Ephesians 3:20, AMP)
God created you to live prosperous life. His purpose for sending Jesus wasn’t only for you to spend eternity with him but also for you to live as a royal son/daughter on earth. He has showered so much blessings upon your life that whatever you decide to do prospers.
God doesn’t set limits or boundaries for us; they are set by ourselves. We build boundaries through the process of socialisation and the environment within which we grow or learn. We set these mental imageries that keep us bound for many years, if not our entire years on earth.
Sometimes physical situation(s) like sicknesses, disabilities, skin diseases, poverty, etc create limits for people. It makes them believe that they can’t achieve greatness like anybody else.
No matter what the challenge might be (mental imageries or physical challenge), God has a way of making you live a life of purpose. He has destined you to succeed in whatever you choose or decide to do.
In 2 Kings 7, we read of four lepers who were outcast. They couldn’t go into the city because of their ailment. They weren’t recognised by people because they (people) believed nothing good could come from them. In those days, there was famine in the city that led to anthropophagy. The Word from God was that “Tomorrow about this time a [a]measure of finely-milled flour will sell for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, at the gate of Samaria” But nobody knew how that was going to be possible.
What made the promise come to pass was that these four “good for nothing” lepers defeated their fears, overlooked their ailment and decided to match toward the enemy’s camp for food. Two things I want us to consider are:
They had a need, or goal, or mission
They faced insurmountable challenge
Before they could have food, they had to face the enemy. And facing the enemy meant that there were either going to live or die. They didn’t have weaponry to fight and besides they were only four. Yet they chose to do the ordinary by walking to the enemy’s camp.
The Bible says that “when they came to the edge of the camp, there was no one there.For theLordhad caused the Aramean army to hear the sound of chariots, and the sound of horses, the sound of a great army. They had said to one another, “The king of Israel has hired against us the kings of the Hittites, and the kings of the Egyptians, to come [and fight] against us.”So the Arameans set out and fled during the twilight, and left their tents, horses, and donkeys,even leftthe camp just as it was, and fled for their lives. v5-7.
When the lepers did the natural, God did the supernatural. When they did what they could, God did the extraordinary. It turned out that they achieved what they went for with less or no struggle. The greater part of the task was defeating their fears and deciding to take steps regardless of the outcome. I could imagine the kind of thoughts that ran through their minds as they walked towards the camp. But in the end, they became heroes of Samaria and God achieved His purpose through them.
Conclusion:
When you take a critical look at your life, what are the challenges or roadblocks that stand before you? Could it be that you want a college degree but you don’t have the funds? You may not have enough money to pay for the fees but the little you have can pay for the forms or application fees. Go ahead and apply believing that God would do the supernatural. If it is about work, keep sending CV and apply and trust that God has an angle along the path to help you. If it is about marriage, new business, new market you want to reach, ministry you want to start, book you want to write, whatever it is that you want to do, my questions are:
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What ordinary thing can you do today?
What steps can you take today?
What phone call can you make today?
What letter can you write today?
Where can you walk or drive to today?
Don’t let the enemy deceive you into thinking that you don’t qualify for that. Remember what Apostle Paul said “I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]” (Philippians 4:13, AMP)
Note that these lepers didn’t have the Holy Spirit on the inside so imagine what you (having the Holy Spirit inside of you and Jesus interceding for you) can accomplish if only you could do the natural or ordinary?
God created you to live prosperous life. His purpose for sending Jesus wasn’t only for you to spend eternity with him but also for you to live as a royal son/daughter on earth. He has showered so much blessings upon your life that whatever you decide to do prospers.
Uplifting Christ 