Open Heavens Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye
Memorise: The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of
trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. Nahum 1:7
Read: Hosea 10:13-15
Due to the nature of man, placing your hope on associates
can cause the death of your expectations. The reason some are hopeful of
getting a job or a particular contract is because a friend or close associate
has assured them of assistance. Never allow any associate take the place of God
in your life! In Jeremiah 9:2-4, Jeremiah warned that the Israelites should not
put their trust in their brother or neighbor because their lifestyle was
replete with lies. Jesus did not commit Himself to man because He could see how
vain they were (John 2:24-25). For those living in these last days, the Bible
paints a bleak picture of their character and even believers are not spared
because, commitment to the truth is ebbing fast. It is increasingly difficult
to really have someone to trust among professing Christians today because many
have adopted and retained some level of falsehood. Before you enter into
partnership with fellow believers, be led of God to the specific believer or
else, you would be thoroughly disappointed by the actions of some Christians
whose lives have been taken over by the love of money and falsehood.
Similarly, any expectation built on influential people such
as those in government, family, church, academia, trade unions, etc., can
easily disappoint because those making the promises are ordinary men. How many
people who were voted into public offices have truly kept their promises?
Basing your hopes on such people could cause a heart attack when they
disappoint you. God raised the nation of Israel through the ranks; from humble
beginnings with inexperienced soldiers to a greatly fortified nation with
mighty warriors. But what did the people do? They took their trust from God and
placed it in their mighty men. No wonder God told them they would fail (Hosea
10:13-15). The confidence of some Christians has shifted from God to their
prayer contractors. Even some church leaders now put their trust in their
prayer band members forgetting that when men pray, it is left to God whether to
answer or not. If He refuses to answer, you cannot take Him to court. Let your
trust be in the Lord.
KEY POINT:
It is either you trust in God or in man. Who you trust
determines whether you are blessed or not.
Bible in one year: Esther 8-10
In thee oh Lord do I put my trust. If I do not trust You, then there's no one else to be trusted.
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ReplyDelete"Its better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.
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Oh Lord, in thee do I put my trust crown my effort for trusting in thy word and in thy power. That my faith be increased in thee.
Thank you Lord God of hosts, I AM THAT I AM !!!