Text: Deuteronomy 31:6
By: Odafe, Obus
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Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you
The text reveals God never intended for us to walk alone in the journey of life. He knew there are obstacles on the way that could make the journey rough and unsuccessful. But He promised never to leave you nor forsake you.
Paul constantly provided teaching and encouragements through his letters, his visits and the visits of trusted teachers to ensure the people were never left to walk alone. He ensured that they are guarded and strengthen on the journey. (Corinthians 15:58)
“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
WALKING ALONE
Walking alone in this context means being unguided or not maintaining a close relationship with God. Being separated from God. Life is always hard when you have to do deal with it alone. When you are not walking with God, there is possible that you may go through the wrong path because you are unguided.
POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES
- Unhealthy relationship with God (that is broken and ruined relationship like Adam and Eve’s when they sinned).
- Spiritual struggles and emptiness
- Lead to fear
- Lack of spiritual direction
- Disobedience and hardening of the Heart
- Spiritual blindness
- Vulnerability to temptation, evil or dangers.
- Opportunity for wrong teachings and advice to come in
- Lack of God’s Blessing.
WALKING WITH GOD
Walk with God refers to allowing God to lead and keep you on the right path. Directing and guiding your path in order not to lose track of your purpose/vision. In achieving this you must have faith, be motivated, trust with the right mind set and practice.
Family, friends and well-wisher may abandon you to walk alone, but God will never leave you to walk alone if only you give him the change to walk with you.
IMPORTANTS
- Strengthen friendship with God
- Built trust with God
- It gives you hope
- Spiritual growth and direction
- Transformation and Purpose
- Conscious of sin.
- Spiritual guidance and Comfort
- Guidance and protection
REQUIREMENT TO WALK WITH GOD
- Trusting God all the time
- Let go of distractions
- Have faith with God
- Patient with God
- Obey God’s instructions.
- Must get ride of fear
- Must be patience with God
- Stay disciplined
- Keep positive attitude
CONCLUSION
The sermon highlights God’s promises of being with believers, providing strength and assurance in times of trouble.
With God by your side, you’ll Never Walk Alone.
IN JESUS NAME.
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