THE MESSAGE NOW
Vol. 5 No.8 -Sunday, 1st March, 2020
Proverb 3:5, Matthew 11:28-30
LEAN ON JESUS
In the history of man, no one ever achieve success alone or were self made by relenting on his/her capacity, equally man does not exist on island. As man progresses in the journey of life, he will always need one form of assistance not by his capacity but another, an adage goes thus” “a tree does not make a forest”.
Therefore, to lean on which is phrasal verb means to rest or rely for support or comfort and the like. In the same vain, Prov. 3:5 equivocally informs that Christian should “trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding”
Complementing the above chapter Matthew 11:28 states”…. and learn of me. It means you cannot depend on your understanding in order to fulfil purpose.
In the spiritual parlance who you lean on is your source of living Gen 1:27. Equally, you will always receive inspiration from the person you rest on (Isaiah 50:4); in this vain, He will always fill you with the fullness of life: John 1:16. He gives you divine direction, besides, He will always reveal classified information to you, Ps 25:14, Isaiah 40:1 “comfort ye comfort ye my people, saith your God. He comforts those that lean on Him. Besides, there are numerous benefits enjoyed by whoever leans on Jesus, the lists are inexhaustible.
The blessings attached to leaning on our Lord are uncountable. Then i ask, who are you leaning on? Understand this, the Holy word cannot be broken, precept upon precept and line upon line, there are many who absolutely depend on God even when the situation will almost consume them, these are example for us to learn. For instance Hannah was barren, she looked unto God, even when her adversary provoked her yet she didn’t look unto man but God.1Samuel 1:5-10
The woman with the issue of blood in Matthew 9: 20-22-The woman had issue of blood for twelve years, could you envisage her pangs emotionally, the amount she would have spent before she finally met the SOLUTION – JESUS.
In Mark 1: 40-42, a man with leprosy was cleansed because he relied on Jesus for healing.
They all leaned on God for their desired miracle, not on man. Hear the instruction of
prophet Isaiah, he emphatically said “cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of” Isaiah 2:22. Rest on God all the time and victory shall be yours in the mighty name of Jesus.
IN THE END, GOD WILL ALWAYS BE THE FATHER OF THOSE WHO GENUINELY LEAN ON HIM IN THE JOURNEY OF LIFE.
Question and Answer Section
Question: Who did Jesus lean on during His ministry?
Answer: God the Father. John 5:17
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ALTAR CALL:
Backslidden – living in sin – needing fresh recommitment (say):
Christ Jesus, You are the Anointed One of the Most High. I come to you today as I am. In your mercy, help me out of my situation. Heal my soul, my spirit, my body, my life and my destiny. I acknowledge you as the only true lover of my soul. Please, deliver me on every side and save me through and through. I promise from the depth of my soul to be yours from henceforth, in Jesus name. Help me now O God. Be my Lord, my Saviour and my all in all from this day. Thank you Lord (read Ps.54 in closing and pray more).
HYMN: Trust and Obey.
PRAY NOW:
1. O Lord my God, i lean on you refresh me in the name of Jesus.
2. God, Hannah, the woman with the issue of blood, the man with leprosy called on you and you answered them, you are still the same God answer me in the name of Jesus.
3. The Almighty God i lean on you give me miracles and major Breakthroughs in the name of Jesus.
4. My father, my father my father make this year 2020 the year of victory for me and my family in the name of Jesus.
5. Father dethrone whoever is occupying my seat and position in the journey of life and enthrone me in the name of Jesus.
6. You are God of restoration, restore me and announce me in the name of Jesus.
7. Present your personal petitions to God.
