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dependence on God
A child relying on a parent is not weak but needs to be nurtured, directed and
loved. In the same way, as children of God, we have those needs satisfied
through our relationship with Him. A friend who relies on another friend isn't
weak but benefits from learning, listening and going through life with a loyal
companion. Likewise, we are made stronger through our friendship with
Christ.
These Bible verses are a fitting reminder about the importance of depending
on God.
Unlike so many things in our lives, God's reliability isn't fleeting; it's forever.
When we put our trust on someone, we want to know if that someone will
deliver on his promise. The promise is guaranteed when we rely on God.
Hebrews 13:8 – "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."
Isaiah 26:4 – "Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the
Rock eternal."
God is always good, and when we rely on Him the results are also good. The
benefits of trusting on Him are endless. A few of them are mentioned in the
Bible verses below.
John 15:4-5 – "Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear
fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you
remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in
you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."
Psalm 62:5-7 – "Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from Him.
Truly He is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
My salvation and my honour depend on God; He is my mighty rock, my
refuge."
Isaiah 40:29 – "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the
weak."
Relying on God means looking up to Him for answers and guidance, and
valuing His words. He's extended his helping hand to all of us by giving us an
advocate, the Holy Spirit, on earth. We should embrace the Spirit and its gifts,
and reach out to the Lord continually.
Jeremiah 33:3 – "Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and
unsearchable things you do not know."
John 14:16 – "And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another
advocate to help you and be with you forever."