The Word
Sunday Bulletin – 29 September 2024
Dr. Daniel O.C. | Sep 29, 2024
GOD CARES FOR US
Jesus laid down another principle for us. The principle is that we believe in the infinite Fatherhood of God concerning our cares.
Cast all your cares upon Him for He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7) “Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” The reason you believe in God concerning the cares of your life is because of His infinite Fatherhood. He is your Father; that is why we say “Abba Father” or “my Father”. You have a relationship with Him. Jesus also laid down another rule. It is His absolute will to answer our prayer — that is His will. He never said maybe, but absolutely (Mark 11:24).
The problem we have today is that people will pray a little bit and then they back off. The day Daniel set off to seek God, God answered the prayer but it took 21 days before the answer could reach him. Why? The reason was because of the forces that were against God’s people. The Bible used the phrases “the prince of Persia” and “spiritual wickedness in the high places” to describe the forces that hinder us.
Often when you seek the Lord concerning your situation or prayer requests, the devil will act. If the devil does not act, he is no more a devil. Will the devil be a friend? NEVER! He is your enemy – the eternal enemy. He will never be your friend in life unless you choose to go to his camp. But as long as you choose to be with Jesus, the devil will never be your friend! He was against the prayer of God’s servant, Daniel, but God dispatched an archangel to go and clear the way in answer to the prayer. The devil will never leave you. He will continue to chase you and discourage you. But I want to tell you something. The devil can delay your blessing but he cannot stop it. All you need to do is to persevere, be consistent, be patient and enduring. In so doing, the answer is in your hands.
Yours for the kingdom of God,
Dr. Daniel O. C.