GOD'S SOVEREIGNTY AND YOUR UNLIMITED PROVISIONS
By Rev. Michael Benson Ajayi.
Ephesians 1:11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will "
Ephesians 1:11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will "
God’s plan for us is summarized in 3John1: 2 " Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. " Jesus said in John 10:10.."I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."
It is not His plan for us to live a life of barely getting-by but of a life of abundance . It is by His providence that our supplies are guaranteed. He is not bound by the prevailing economic situation. He created the universe and the laws governing it. He is above every ruler-ship ,dominion and works all things according to His will (Ephesians 1:11).
He is omnipotent (all-powerful ), omniscient (all-knowing )and omnipresent (all-present ) and can do an infinite number of things at the same time therefore meeting your need is absolutely inconsequential in comparison to what God can do. The scriptures says in Ephesians 3:20 "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us," Psalm23: 5 describes Him as the God of overflowing blessings so as to demonstrate the magnitude of His love towards us.
He demonstrated His benevolence by sending manna and quail from heaven to His people in the wilderness. (Exodus 16) ravens to supply food to Elijah (1kings17:4-5) He also uses high-handed rulers to fulfill His purposes for His people. (Isaiah 45:12-13,Ezra,7:1-10) He is the potter and we are the clay.(Isaiah45:11-13) it is therefore futile to resist His will by questioning how the potter should use his clay , eventually none of God’s promises goes unfulfilled. (Jer.23:14) His plans for us are good, not of evil and to give us a glorious future.
He is not limited by human numbers, and uses our weakness to our advantage ( Judges 7:1-25) and sometimes gives us tasks beyond our human capabilities so that the excellency of His power may be revealed through us .The scriptures in Deuteronomy 31:7-8 speaks of how Joshua was given the responsibility of leading over a million Jews to the promised land , this required providing for security, food ,medicine ,sanitation, transportation, resolution of disputes, education, entertainment etc. The financial liabilities for leading that number of persons in modern day economy would run into the billions of dollars. Yet through God’s leading, Joshua was able to fulfill that assignment. You shall fulfill yours too.
God's strategy for bringing about the greater good of all may require a person suffering a major crisis . An example of this is Joseph who was sold into slavery by his brothers, in Gen.45:1-14 and after over a decade of slavery, he ascended to the position of the chief coordinating minister of the economy in Egypt. He eventually, reunited with his family who were battling to stay alive in a global famine. While reconciling with his brothers he acknowledged that the events that led to him being sold as a slave was an act of divine providence designed for the future good of the family and he reassured them of his forgiveness towards them (Gen.50:15-21) Likewise, you may be going through a horrible experience, but at the end God will turn everything around for your good . The scriptures says in Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." all things will eventually harmonize to bring about the fulfillment of God's purpose in your life. We need to ask the Holy Spirit to give us perseverance and grace for long-suffering while going through crisis (Gal.5:22)
Sometimes God’s compassion and breakthroughs will be preceded by momentary grief (Lamentations.3:31-33) because God has instituted both hardship and good times as part of the human development process.We came out of our mother's womb crying because tears and joy are part of the human experience, without one the other is meaningless.
God cares for us as a shepherd cares for the sheep (psalm 23) the sheep trusts the shepherd for provisions. This may be through unusual circumstances, for example, through servitude and imprisonment God prepared Joseph for leadership in Egypt(Acts 7:9-10) and Moses was kept alive and schooled in Egypt as a prince so that he could lead Israel( Acts 7:20-22) also Daniel was given intelligence to fulfill God’s purpose. And a ruthless anti-corruption king Cyrus (Isaiah 45:13) a non-Jew was used by God to liberate His people from oppression (Ezra 1:1). God can use anyone and anything to fulfill His purpose in our lives. We should not limit ourselves by our religious or traditional beliefs, a wrong belief system makes the word of God of non effect in our lives (Matthew 15:6)
Prayer : Heavenly Father forgive me for my sins against you. I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation and I receive him as lord and saviour. and receive grace for unlimited provisions in Jesus' name .
Prayer / counseling + 2348098536911 + 2348035536911 Email : Michaelbensonajayi@gmail.com
It is not His plan for us to live a life of barely getting-by but of a life of abundance . It is by His providence that our supplies are guaranteed. He is not bound by the prevailing economic situation. He created the universe and the laws governing it. He is above every ruler-ship ,dominion and works all things according to His will (Ephesians 1:11).
He is omnipotent (all-powerful ), omniscient (all-knowing )and omnipresent (all-present ) and can do an infinite number of things at the same time therefore meeting your need is absolutely inconsequential in comparison to what God can do. The scriptures says in Ephesians 3:20 "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us," Psalm23: 5 describes Him as the God of overflowing blessings so as to demonstrate the magnitude of His love towards us.
He demonstrated His benevolence by sending manna and quail from heaven to His people in the wilderness. (Exodus 16) ravens to supply food to Elijah (1kings17:4-5) He also uses high-handed rulers to fulfill His purposes for His people. (Isaiah 45:12-13,Ezra,7:1-10) He is the potter and we are the clay.(Isaiah45:11-13) it is therefore futile to resist His will by questioning how the potter should use his clay , eventually none of God’s promises goes unfulfilled. (Jer.23:14) His plans for us are good, not of evil and to give us a glorious future.
He is not limited by human numbers, and uses our weakness to our advantage ( Judges 7:1-25) and sometimes gives us tasks beyond our human capabilities so that the excellency of His power may be revealed through us .The scriptures in Deuteronomy 31:7-8 speaks of how Joshua was given the responsibility of leading over a million Jews to the promised land , this required providing for security, food ,medicine ,sanitation, transportation, resolution of disputes, education, entertainment etc. The financial liabilities for leading that number of persons in modern day economy would run into the billions of dollars. Yet through God’s leading, Joshua was able to fulfill that assignment. You shall fulfill yours too.
God's strategy for bringing about the greater good of all may require a person suffering a major crisis . An example of this is Joseph who was sold into slavery by his brothers, in Gen.45:1-14 and after over a decade of slavery, he ascended to the position of the chief coordinating minister of the economy in Egypt. He eventually, reunited with his family who were battling to stay alive in a global famine. While reconciling with his brothers he acknowledged that the events that led to him being sold as a slave was an act of divine providence designed for the future good of the family and he reassured them of his forgiveness towards them (Gen.50:15-21) Likewise, you may be going through a horrible experience, but at the end God will turn everything around for your good . The scriptures says in Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." all things will eventually harmonize to bring about the fulfillment of God's purpose in your life. We need to ask the Holy Spirit to give us perseverance and grace for long-suffering while going through crisis (Gal.5:22)
Sometimes God’s compassion and breakthroughs will be preceded by momentary grief (Lamentations.3:31-33) because God has instituted both hardship and good times as part of the human development process.We came out of our mother's womb crying because tears and joy are part of the human experience, without one the other is meaningless.
God cares for us as a shepherd cares for the sheep (psalm 23) the sheep trusts the shepherd for provisions. This may be through unusual circumstances, for example, through servitude and imprisonment God prepared Joseph for leadership in Egypt(Acts 7:9-10) and Moses was kept alive and schooled in Egypt as a prince so that he could lead Israel( Acts 7:20-22) also Daniel was given intelligence to fulfill God’s purpose. And a ruthless anti-corruption king Cyrus (Isaiah 45:13) a non-Jew was used by God to liberate His people from oppression (Ezra 1:1). God can use anyone and anything to fulfill His purpose in our lives. We should not limit ourselves by our religious or traditional beliefs, a wrong belief system makes the word of God of non effect in our lives (Matthew 15:6)
Prayer : Heavenly Father forgive me for my sins against you. I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation and I receive him as lord and saviour. and receive grace for unlimited provisions in Jesus' name .
Prayer / counseling + 2348098536911 + 2348035536911 Email : Michaelbensonajayi@gmail.com
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