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Key Verse:
Psalm 1:6 (ESV)
for the Lord knows the way of the righteous,
God is actively involved in our lives, the question is; “How involved are we with HIM?”
I. God Will Take Care of You When You ADHERE to His Word.
Psalm 119:105 (ESV)
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
God’s care and provision often comes to Christians through His Word.
Isaiah 30:21 (ESV)
And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.
Without God’s Word, Christians can become confused, dismayed and defeated in this life!
John 15:5 (ESV)
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
Without God’s Word, Christians can become confused, dismayed and defeated in this life! Many Christians do not feel the presence of God because they do NOT adhere to His Word.
James 4:8 (ESV)
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.
II. God Will Take Care of You When You Delight in His Law.
James 1:22(ESV)
But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
Satan often deceives Christians into thinking we can believe like saints but live like the “Devil”. Demons BELIEVE the Word of GOD.
James 2:19 (ESV)
…Even the demons believe—and shudder!
Believing God’s Word means to take action! If you trust in someone you will do what they ask of you!
Luke 6:46 (ESV)
“Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you?
When Christians do what God asks of them, they are blessed!
Deuteronomy 28:2(ESV)
And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God.
III. God Will Take Care of You When You Trust In His Providence.
Isaiah 26:3 (ESV)
You keep him in perfect peace Whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.
Trust is a big issue with God and it’s sad but many Christians have TRUST issues when it comes to GOD! First when we trust in God’s Providence He will keep us:
Isaiah 26:3 (ESV)
You keep him…
God often takes care of us by easing our minds and giving us peace.
Isaiah 26:3 (ESV)
…perfect peace…
BUT the promises of God often call for an action on OUR part!
Isaiah 26:3 (ESV)
…Whose mind is stayed on you,
We obtain all this through trust!
Isaiah 26:3 (ESV)
because he trusts in you.
God desires to take care of us, but we must adhere to His Word. Once we know His Word we must OBEY HIM! We must that He is in control and trust Him.