Trusting in God's Unfailing Love and Dependability

Summary

### Summary

Today's message centers on the theme of "Dependable God and His Unfailing Love." We are reminded that God's love for us is unwavering and eternal. This love is not just a passive feeling but an active force that ensures our well-being and sustenance. We are encouraged to depend on God for everything because He is trustworthy, reliable, and faithful. His love never fails, and it is always available to us, regardless of our circumstances.

The Psalmist's plea in Psalm 143:7-8, "Answer me quickly, Lord," highlights our need for God's timely intervention in our lives. This plea can only be made to someone who is dependable and trustworthy. God's unfailing love is renewed every morning, and it brings about His blessings. We are encouraged to wake up each day with the expectation that God will do something new in our lives because His love is unfailing.

The message also emphasizes that God's love is not like human love, which can fail and run out. God's love is limitless and reaches the heavens. It is priceless and cannot be bought. This love ensures that God always does what is right for us. The supreme expression of this love is the sacrifice of His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, for our redemption.

We are reminded that God's love is available to everyone, regardless of background, nationality, or circumstances. This love provides protection, provision, and guidance. It is a love that we can depend on for anything and everything. Because of this unfailing love, we can trust God to come through for us in every situation.

### Key Takeaways

1. God's Unfailing Love is Always Available: God's love is continuous and never comes to an end. It is always available to us, regardless of our circumstances. This love is renewed every morning, bringing new blessings and opportunities. We can wake up each day with the expectation that God will do something new in our lives because His love is unfailing. [35:15]

2. Dependence on God Brings Divine Intervention: When we depend on God, we receive what only He can do. Human efforts are limited, but God's power is limitless. He can do exceedingly, abundantly above all we can think or imagine. Our dependence on Him opens the door for divine intervention in our lives. [52:06]

3. God's Love is Priceless and Unconditional: The love of God is priceless and cannot be bought. It is available to everyone, regardless of background, nationality, or circumstances. This love ensures that God always does what is right for us. It is a love that we can depend on for anything and everything. [45:00]

4. God's Love Provides Protection and Provision: God's unfailing love provides protection, provision, and guidance. In His love, we find security, safety, and abundance. We can take refuge in the shadow of His wings and feast on the abundance of His house. This love ensures that we are always cared for and provided for. [46:02]

5. God's Love is Demonstrated Through Jesus Christ: The supreme expression of God's unfailing love is the sacrifice of His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, for our redemption. This act of love ensures that we are delivered, set free, and victorious. When we receive Jesus, we receive the love of God, and we should never feel unloved because we are deeply loved by God. [40:05]

### Youtube Chapters

[0:00] - Welcome
[30:07] - Dependable God and His Unfailing Love
[31:29] - God's Love is Never Ending
[32:57] - Dependence on God
[35:15] - Morning Word of Unfailing Love
[36:21] - Trust in God's Guidance
[38:34] - Depth of God's Love
[40:05] - Jesus: The Supreme Expression of Love
[42:50] - Dimensions of God's Love
[45:00] - Priceless Unfailing Love
[46:02] - Protection and Provision
[47:24] - Light in Darkness
[50:02] - Trust in God's Unfailing Love
[52:06] - Dependence on God for Everything
[55:41] - God's Word is Dependable
[58:21] - Elijah's Dependence on God
[01:03:09] - God's Command to the Ravens
[01:06:11] - God's Promises are Yes and Amen
[01:09:22] - God as Our Shepherd
[01:10:28] - God's Exalted Word
[01:15:05] - Prayer and Dependence on God

Study Guide

### Bible Reading
1. Psalm 143:7-8 (NIV): "Answer me quickly, Lord; my spirit fails. Do not hide your face from me or I will be like those who go down to the pit. Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life."
2. Psalm 36:5-10 (NIV): "Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like the highest mountains, your justice like the great deep. You, Lord, preserve both people and animals. How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings. They feast on the abundance of your house; you give them drink from your river of delights. For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light. Continue your love to those who know you, your righteousness to the upright in heart."

### Observation Questions
1. According to Psalm 143:7-8, what does the Psalmist ask of the Lord, and why is this significant? ([32:57])
2. In Psalm 36:5-10, how is God's love described, and what are some of the benefits mentioned for those who trust in Him? ([42:50])
3. What does the sermon say about the nature of God's love compared to human love? ([36:55])
4. How does the sermon illustrate the concept of God's unfailing love through the story of Elijah and the ravens? ([01:03:09])

### Interpretation Questions
1. Why is it important for believers to wake up each morning with the expectation of experiencing God's unfailing love? How does this mindset affect daily living? ([35:15])
2. How does the sermon explain the relationship between dependence on God and divine intervention? What are some examples given? ([52:06])
3. What does the sermon suggest about the value and impact of God's love being available to everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances? ([41:15])
4. How does the sacrifice of Jesus Christ serve as the supreme expression of God's unfailing love, according to the sermon? ([40:05])

### Application Questions
1. Reflect on a time when you felt God's timely intervention in your life. How did this experience strengthen your trust in His unfailing love? ([32:57])
2. The sermon encourages us to depend on God for everything. Identify one area of your life where you struggle to fully depend on God. What steps can you take to trust Him more in this area? ([52:06])
3. God's love is described as priceless and unconditional. How can you demonstrate this kind of love to someone in your life this week? ([45:00])
4. The sermon mentions that God's love provides protection and provision. Can you recall a situation where you experienced God's protection or provision? How did it impact your faith? ([46:02])
5. Jesus Christ's sacrifice is the ultimate demonstration of God's love. How does this truth influence your daily walk with God and your interactions with others? ([40:05])
6. The sermon highlights the importance of waking up with the expectation of God's new blessings each day. What practical steps can you take to cultivate this expectation in your daily routine? ([35:15])
7. How can you remind yourself of God's unfailing love during challenging times? Share a specific scripture or practice that helps you stay focused on His love. ([51:18])

Devotional

Day 1: God's Unfailing Love is Always Available
God's love is continuous and never comes to an end. It is always available to us, regardless of our circumstances. This love is renewed every morning, bringing new blessings and opportunities. We can wake up each day with the expectation that God will do something new in our lives because His love is unfailing. This assurance allows us to face each day with hope and confidence, knowing that God's love will sustain us through any challenge we may encounter. [35:15]

Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV): "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."

Reflection: How can you start your day tomorrow with the expectation that God will do something new in your life? What specific steps can you take to remind yourself of His unfailing love each morning?

Day 2: Dependence on God Brings Divine Intervention
When we depend on God, we receive what only He can do. Human efforts are limited, but God's power is limitless. He can do exceedingly, abundantly above all we can think or imagine. Our dependence on Him opens the door for divine intervention in our lives. This means that when we trust in God's ability rather than our own, we position ourselves to experience His miraculous works and timely interventions. [52:06]

Ephesians 3:20-21 (ESV): "Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen."

Reflection: In what area of your life do you need to shift from relying on your own efforts to depending on God's limitless power? What practical steps can you take to demonstrate this dependence today?

Day 3: God's Love is Priceless and Unconditional
The love of God is priceless and cannot be bought. It is available to everyone, regardless of background, nationality, or circumstances. This love ensures that God always does what is right for us. It is a love that we can depend on for anything and everything. Unlike human love, which can be conditional and fleeting, God's love is steadfast and eternal. This means that no matter what we face, we can trust that God's love will never fail us. [45:00]

Isaiah 55:1 (ESV): "Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price."

Reflection: How does knowing that God's love is unconditional and priceless change the way you view your relationship with Him? What can you do today to embrace and share this love with others?

Day 4: God's Love Provides Protection and Provision
God's unfailing love provides protection, provision, and guidance. In His love, we find security, safety, and abundance. We can take refuge in the shadow of His wings and feast on the abundance of His house. This love ensures that we are always cared for and provided for. When we trust in God's love, we can rest assured that He will meet all our needs and guide us through life's uncertainties. [46:02]

Psalm 36:7-8 (ESV): "How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings. They feast on the abundance of your house, and you give them drink from the river of your delights."

Reflection: In what ways have you experienced God's protection and provision in your life? How can you actively seek His guidance and trust in His care today?

Day 5: God's Love is Demonstrated Through Jesus Christ
The supreme expression of God's unfailing love is the sacrifice of His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, for our redemption. This act of love ensures that we are delivered, set free, and victorious. When we receive Jesus, we receive the love of God, and we should never feel unloved because we are deeply loved by God. This ultimate sacrifice is a powerful reminder of the depth and magnitude of God's love for us. [40:05]

1 John 4:9-10 (ESV): "In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins."

Reflection: How does the sacrifice of Jesus Christ impact your understanding of God's love for you? What steps can you take to live in the reality of this love and share it with others today?

Quotes

1. "When you serve God, God will serve you. So if you are serving God in any capacity, it is not for free. It is not for reward. You call it in the name of Jesus. And I want us to know we serve a God who is dependable. And when someone, when we say someone is dependable, it means the person is trustworthy. Also, he's reliable. He's faithful. So we serve a dependable God and not just that but his love never fails." [30:07] (35 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

2. "Our sustenance depends on God. Praise the Lord. Our exit, our sustenance, our existence, the life, the very life that we live depends on God. And so if God don't step into our situation, we have a problem. And so that's what the psalmist is saying that one, you know, answer me quickly. And I pray that as you listen to this message, whatever you have before God that God will answer you quickly in the name of Jesus." [32:57] (37 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

3. "Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love. Let the morning bring me what word of your unfailing love because the unfailing of God, you know, brings about the blessings of God. So each morning, His faithfulness is renewed every morning. So every time I wake up to see a new day, Lord, let a word of your unfailing love come to me. Let the word of promise come to pass in my life." [35:15] (39 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

4. "God loves you more than you love yourself. And he cares for you more than you care for yourself. So what the Psalmist say, God lets the morning bring me a word of your unfailing love. For I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go. Sometimes we miss our way. And it brings about certain delays. It brings about certain you know, discomforts. But when we allow him to show us the way, praise the Lord." [37:30] (33 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

5. "God's unfailing love does what? Ensures that he always does what is right for us. God always does what is right for us. And God demonstrated his unfailing love through the sacrifice of his only begotten son. That's where it all began. Amen. The supreme expression of God's unfailing love is him sending his one and only son, Jesus Christ, to redeem us. Therefore, now we can say, I am the redeemed of the Lord." [40:05] (36 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

6. "God loves you just as you are. God loves you, regardless of your background. God loves you, regardless of your nationality. God loves you, regardless of your sitting colour. God loves you. Let everything come against you. And let only God love you. It will change everything else. Amen. All we can do in response is to give him our sin and show our willingness to break that bond trust in Jesus. Amen." [41:15] (35 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

7. "The dimensions of God's love is what? Unreachable. It says, your love, Lord, reaches the heavens. Your faithfulness to the skies. Which means, you know, you can do whatever you want to do. The love of God will still reach you. Regardless of the location, or wherever you are. It is your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like the highest mountains. Your justice like the great deep. You, Lord, preserve both people and animals." [42:50] (43 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

8. "How priceless is your unfailing love? The unfailing love of God, you cannot buy it. It is priceless. Amen. I said what? It is what? Priceless. No anointed man of God can offer you that. You cannot. You cannot pay for it. Amen. There was a sorcerer. When he saw the disciples doing mighty works and the Holy Spirit was baptizing many. He came and said, can I offer you money so that I can also get it? He thought you can buy with money." [45:00] (44 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

9. "Because of God's unfailing love, we can depend on Him for anything and everything. When we depend on God, we get what God can do. Amen. If you depend on God, you do what? You get what God can do. What people can do is limited. But what God can do has no limit. He's able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all we can think or imagine. That thing that you are believing in for, God can do beyond that." [52:06] (35 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

10. "God is bigger than the biggest. Stronger than the strongest. Mightier than the mightiest. He's better. He can do much more. Hallelujah. There's nothing our God cannot do. The earth is the lost and the fullness the rough. Hallelujah. The earth is the lost and everything in it including you and I, we belong to him. So if he says you are his child, what can he do for you?" [01:07:10] (26 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

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