We are called to live a life that pleases God, focusing on His Kingdom and trusting in His provision. As we align our lives with His will and walk in obedience, we can be confident that His promises will surely come to pass.
[00:00:37] Welcome to The Bible Speaks with your host, Elgin Carelock.
[00:00:42] The Bible Speaks is a daily podcast dedicated to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ,
[00:00:49] rightly dividing the word of truth, and learning how to apply it to our daily lives.
[00:00:55] You may contact Elgin at the address given at the end of the broadcast.
[00:00:59] And now, here's Elgin.
[00:01:02] Brothers and sisters, I welcome you.
[00:01:04] Whoever you are, wherever you are, and whenever you're listening,
[00:01:09] to another edition of Words of Inspiration,
[00:01:13] where we explore the truths and promises of God's word,
[00:01:17] and how they shape our lives.
[00:01:21] And today's episode is titled, Surely.
[00:01:26] Our inspiration comes from Isaiah 55, verses 10 through 11,
[00:01:33] and reading from the New Living Translation.
[00:01:37] It reads,
[00:01:39] The rain and snow come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to water the earth.
[00:01:45] They cause the ground to grow, producing seed for the farmer and bread for the hungry.
[00:01:51] It is the same with my word.
[00:01:54] I send it out, and it always produces fruit.
[00:01:58] It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it.
[00:02:06] I wanted to discuss why we should focus on the certainty of God's promises and not our circumstances.
[00:02:14] As we move through life, it's easy to get caught up in how we'll survive or how we'll manage.
[00:02:21] But the Bible reminds us to focus not on survival, but on pleasing God.
[00:02:27] When we can lean on the fact that God cannot lie, and all of his promises will surely manifest,
[00:02:34] we live according to his will and purpose.
[00:02:38] In Isaiah 55, verses 10 to 11, God uses the imagery of rain and snow to illustrate how his word works in our lives.
[00:02:50] Just as rain and snow come down from heaven and produce growth in the earth,
[00:02:55] so does God's word accomplish its purpose.
[00:02:58] The word surely in this context represents the absolute certainty that God's promises will come to pass.
[00:03:08] God's word does not return empty or void.
[00:03:12] It always produces results, and it always fulfills the purpose for which it was sent.
[00:03:19] This means that every promise of God is guaranteed.
[00:03:23] The promises he made for provision, protection, healing, and guidance will surely come to pass.
[00:03:33] Numbers 23 and 19, reading from the New Living Translation, reminds us,
[00:03:39] God is not a man, so he does not lie.
[00:03:43] He is not a human, so he does not change his mind.
[00:03:47] Has he ever spoken and failed to act?
[00:03:50] Has he ever promised and not carried it through?
[00:03:54] If God says something, it will happen.
[00:03:58] There is no uncertainty or hesitation in his word.
[00:04:02] So when he promises to provide for us, to care for us, and to bless us,
[00:04:08] we can trust that he will fulfill those promises in his perfect timing.
[00:04:15] In the busyness of life, we often focus on how we'll get through the day,
[00:04:20] how we'll meet our needs, or how we'll achieve our goals.
[00:04:24] But as believers, our primary focus should not be on mere survival,
[00:04:30] but on living the life that pleases God.
[00:04:34] When we live according to his will and purpose, everything else falls into place.
[00:04:41] Matthew 6 and 33 says,
[00:04:45] Seek the kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously,
[00:04:49] and he will give you everything you need.
[00:04:52] This verse is a powerful reminder that when we focus on pleasing God,
[00:04:57] on seeking his kingdom, and living in alignment with his will,
[00:05:02] he takes care of our needs.
[00:05:04] We don't have to worry about how we'll survive,
[00:05:08] because God has already promised to provide.
[00:05:11] And we know that his word is sure.
[00:05:15] Just as the rain waters the earth and produces fruit,
[00:05:19] God's word will accomplish its purpose in our lives.
[00:05:23] The key is to trust that God knows what we need,
[00:05:27] and that he is faithful to provide.
[00:05:30] Our job is not to figure out how everything will work out,
[00:05:34] but to remain faithful to his word,
[00:05:37] living in a way that reflects his love, obedience, and purpose.
[00:05:42] One of the most reassuring truths about God is that he cannot lie.
[00:05:48] His very nature is truth,
[00:05:50] and everything he speaks is bound to happen.
[00:05:53] Isaiah 55 and 11 reinforces that his word will never fail,
[00:05:58] and it always produces fruit.
[00:06:01] This means that every promise in scripture is not just a possibility,
[00:06:06] but a certainty.
[00:06:07] God has promised to be with us,
[00:06:11] to never leave us,
[00:06:12] to give us peace,
[00:06:14] and to guide us through every trial.
[00:06:16] And he will keep those promises because he cannot do otherwise.
[00:06:20] His faithfulness is woven into the fabric of who he is.
[00:06:26] Titus 1 and 2,
[00:06:28] reading from the New Living Translation,
[00:06:30] says,
[00:06:42] God's promises were made with eternity in mind.
[00:06:46] Before the world began,
[00:06:48] he knew the plans he had for us.
[00:06:50] He knew the challenges we would face
[00:06:52] and the needs we would have,
[00:06:54] and he made provision for those things
[00:06:56] long before we even realized we needed them.
[00:06:59] So when God says he will bless,
[00:07:02] protect,
[00:07:02] and provide,
[00:07:04] he's already set those things in motion.
[00:07:06] We just have to walk in faith,
[00:07:09] knowing that they will surely come to pass.
[00:07:12] For God's promise to manifest in our lives,
[00:07:17] we must live in alignment with his will
[00:07:19] and purpose.
[00:07:21] This means being obedient to his word,
[00:07:25] trusting his plan,
[00:07:26] and allowing the Holy Spirit to guide us.
[00:07:29] It's about surrendering our desires,
[00:07:32] fears,
[00:07:32] and anxieties to God,
[00:07:34] knowing that he has everything under control.
[00:07:38] Proverbs 3,
[00:07:39] verses 5 through 6,
[00:07:42] again reading from the New Living Translation,
[00:07:44] says,
[00:07:58] When we live in this way,
[00:08:00] seeking God's will above our own
[00:08:02] and trusting him to lead us,
[00:08:04] we can rest in the assurance
[00:08:06] that his promise will manifest in our lives.
[00:08:09] We don't have to stress about how,
[00:08:12] or even when,
[00:08:14] because God already ordained the outcome.
[00:08:16] Our focus should be on following his lead
[00:08:19] and living a life that's pleasing to him.
[00:08:22] Remember this,
[00:08:25] God's word is sure,
[00:08:27] his promises are certain,
[00:08:29] and they will always produce the results he desires.
[00:08:33] Isaiah 55,
[00:08:35] verses 10 to 11,
[00:08:37] reminds us that,
[00:08:38] just as the rain waters the earth
[00:08:40] and brings forth life,
[00:08:41] so does God's word accomplish its purpose.
[00:08:45] We are called to live a life that pleases God,
[00:08:48] focusing on his kingdom
[00:08:50] and trusting his provision.
[00:08:52] As we align our lives with his will
[00:08:55] and walk in obedience,
[00:08:57] we can be confident
[00:08:58] that his promises will surely come to pass.
[00:09:03] So today,
[00:09:04] let's lean on the fact that God cannot lie.
[00:09:07] His word is true,
[00:09:09] and everything he has spoken over your life
[00:09:13] will surely happen
[00:09:14] if you live according to his purpose.
[00:09:18] I thank you for spending time with me on today.
[00:09:22] I hope you have a wonderful weekend,
[00:09:24] and I look forward to our conversation on Sunday.
[00:09:28] Until then,
[00:09:29] God bless.
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