"Dependence"! An evil word to our generation. Our generation is one who strives for independence. We want to be independent from our parents, we want to be independent from church, we want to be independent from our spouses, we want to be independent from any form of laws or restraint. Independence and freedom are the buzzwords of our generation and we do all in our power to achieve such independence at the expense of all relationships. But where did the drive for independence come from? And who was the first to strive for it ?
Our topic for today
Lucifer, a son of God got tired of being dependent on God, He got tired of being a child of God and desired to be like God Himself, to be his own God, to take care of himself, to seek counsel of himself and to lead his life according to how he sees fit, in one Word Lucifer sought independence from God 😮. And he taught our first parents the same thing, telling Eve she can become like God by disobeying God. Telling Eve that she didn't need God to tell her what is right and wrong, but she can chose for herself what is right and wrong. Telling Eve she didn't need to wait on her husband before she made a serious decision but that she can make decisions herself and ate of the tree.
The Devil taught Eve to be independent from God, from her husband and to do what is right in her own eyes. And what was the result of Eve's independence movement 🤔? Alienation from God, strife between her and husband, the spirit of accusation was born ,she and her husband were banished from paradise. Adam and Eve's independence movement brought death to their relationship with God and with each other. Cain sought independence from God and he killed his brother. Went away from God's presence. The spirit of independence originated from Satan himself. The more we seek independence from God, the more lonely and miserable we will become.
Dependence upon God is the only way to peace and everlasting blessings. If we want to enjoy life, we must become as little children. Little children depend on their parents for everything, we must become dependent upon God for everything. A little child ask their parents for food, clothes , toys etc.. we must go to God when looking for a job, a spouse, a home etc.. Dependence upon God reveals we are His children and the Lord will reveal Himself to be our loving Father. Those who seek to be independent in life will never see the need to fully rely on God
When we choose not to depend on Jesus, we will find ourselves dependent on someone else or something else. A job, a man, a woman, a friend and these even with the best of intentions will fail you, the only One you can depend on for sure is the Lord Jesus. Dependence upon God is noble. To depend upon God is to find peace, rest for your soul. Friends, let not follow the counsel of Satan and seek to lead our own lives, but let us daily pray Lord lead my life, guide my steps, humble me and help to have a child like spirit, for you are my Father and I am your child. Independence leads to ruin, but dependence upon God leads to life everlasting. Lord help me to always depend on you, my fortress and my Rock 🙏🏾And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
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