There Is Hope For You

There Is Hope For You

TEXT: Jeremiah 33:12-26

“In those days shall Judah be saved, and Jerusalem shall dwell safely: and this is the name wherewith she shall be called, The LORD our righteousness” (Jeremiah 33:16).

            The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements, and to store his few possessions. One day after scavenging for food he arrived home to find his little hut in flame, with smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened, and everything was lost. He was stunned with disbelief, grief, and anger. “God, how could you do this to me?” he cried. Early the next day he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him. “How did you know I was here?” asked the weary man of his rescuers. ”We saw your smoke signal,” they replied.

            It’s easy to get discouraged when things are going bad, but we shouldn’t lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of pain, and suffering. We are always on the mind of God, so there is hope for us. In this chapter the prophet gave an encouraging message of hope to the weary and fearful children of Israel. God promised to end the captivity of Judah and Israel and cause them to return to their land. He promised joy in their desolate cities, as the Messiah, comes to save them from their sins and establish an everlasting kingdom in righteousness and justice.

            Remember that the next time your little hut seems to be burning to the ground, it just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of God. And when loneliness sets in, we should know that we are not alone. Don’t give up!

Note: Troubles don’t last always.

BODILY HEALING AND DELIVERANCE FROM GOD

BODILY HEALING AND DELIVERANCE FROM GOD


Exodus 15:26; Psalm 103:3; Proverbs 4:20-22; Isaiah 53:4,5; Matthew 8:16,17; James 5:14,15; I Peter 2:24.

God’s promise of healing and deliverance to His people was sealed with a covenant – the healing covenant. The knowledge of this covenant and faith in the promises of God help in rightly appropriating the blessings of healing and deliverance which God has for us.

1. GOD’S COVENANT OF HEALING WITH HIS PEOPLE
– Exodus 15:26; Exodus 23:25,26; Deuteronomy 7:12-15.

Israel became God’s covenant people – "A kingdom of priests and a holy nation" - when He bought and brought them into Himself (Exodus 19:3-8; 24:6-8). From that time they started enjoying the benefits and blessings of the covenant.

2. GOD’S FATHFULNESS IN HEALING ALL UNDER THE HEALING COVENANT
– Psalm 105:37; Numbers 21:4-9; 2 Chronicles 30:18-20; Psalm 103:1-5; 107:17-20.

Sickness – pestilence, fever, inflammation, cancer, ulcer, boils, swellings, itching, madness, blindness, heart-failure, plagues, diseases and sore sickness of long continuance as well as nameless sicknesses – came on the Israelites, God’s covenant people, when they disobeyed the Lord and broke His covenant(Deuteronomy 28:15-29,58-61). But when they repented and prayed, fulfilling the covenant conditions, they were healed (Numbers 21:4-9; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Psalm 107:17-20.)

3. AGENTS OF HEALING

Besides obeying the Lord, there are other agents of bodily healing.

(a) THE WORD OF GOD
– Psalm 107:20; Proverbs 4:20-22; John 8:32; Psalm 91:3-7,10; Matthew 8:8.

The Word itself heals. The Word of God has an amazing and completely distinctive power– it will reproduce its miracle life for salvation, holiness, healing and health in you.
"His truth shall be thy shield and buckler" – protection in time of an epidemic of contagious disease. The power of the Lord is present where and when God’s Word is being preached (Luke 5:17).

(b) THE WILL OF GOD
- I John 5:14,15; John 5:30 with Act 10:38; Matthew 8:1-3; Deuteronomy 7:15; 3 John 2; Matthew 6:10 with Isaiah 33:24; John 10:10.

God’s command is God’s will. God’s promise is God’s will. God’s provision is God’s will. God’s Word is God’s will.
It is useless to try to find God’s will apart from His Word. God has given the scriptures to reveal His will to humanity. God cannot promise to do for anyone, anything contrary, in any way, to His perfect will. He promised and provided for healing in the atonement – healing of the body is God’s will for you.
The only time we may pray, "If it be they will, "is when we do not know God’s will. But when praying for salvation (for a sinner) and healing (for the sick) we do know God’s will (2 Peter 3:9; James 5:14,15).





(c) THE NAME OF GOD
– Exodus 15:26; Proverbs 18:10; Philippians 2:9-11; Mark 16:17,18; Acts 3:1-8,16; 4:10; Psalm 91:14,15,16; John 14:12,13.

In Scripture, there is much instruction, promise, blessing and important truths attached to names of persons and places.
Note: Noah, (Genesis 5:28,29) signifying ‘rest’ or comfort; Abraham (Genesis 17:5-8); Sarah (Genesis 17:15-19); Israel (Genesis 32:28); Joshua (Numbers 13:16; 14:30); Jesus (Matthew 1:21); Emmanuel (Matthew 1:23); Barnabas (Acts 4:36,37) etc.
In God’s redemptive relation to man, Jehovah has seven compound names which reveal Him as meeting every need of man in this world – from his lost state to the end. These redemptive names point to Calvary. Furthermore, the blessing that each name reveals was provided by the atonement.
The following are the seven redemptive names.

(a) Jehovah-Shamma
: "The Lord is there" or present (Ezekiel 48:35; Matthew 28:20; Matthew 18:20).
(b) Jehovah-Shalom: "The Lord our Peace" Judges 6:23,24; Isaiah 53:5; Colossians 1:20.
(c) Jehovah-Ra-ah: "The Lord is my Shepherd" – Psalm 23:1; John 10:10,11.
(d) Jehovah-Jireh: "The Lord will provide" an offering – Geneis 22:14; John 4:10; 3:16
(e) Jehovah-Nissi: "The Lord is our Banner", "Victor" or "Captain" - Exodus 17:15; I Corinthians 15:57.
(f) Jehovah-Tsidkenu: "The Lord our Righteousness" – Jeremiah 23:6; I Corinthians 1:30.
(g) Jehovah-Rapha or Jehovah-Ropheka: "I am the Lord that healeth thee" or I am the Lord thy Physician" – Exodus 15:26; Isaiah 53:4,5; Matthew 8:16,17; I Peter 2:24.
The Hebrew Grammar used in Exodus 15:26 denotes action either (1) as a function of one’s profession or (2) as an expression of one’s nature. God’s nature is love and He heals.

4. THE LOVE NATURE OF GOD
– I John 4:8; Matthew 7:7-11; James 1:17; 2 Peter 1:3,4; Philippians 4:19; Ephesians 3:20.

Love expresses itself in relieving those who suffer. One of the many ways in which God demonstrates His love is in healing the sick and relieving human misery. Do not be afraid to ask God for a miracle; it is His nature to do good things in a large way. Parental love does not cause the children to be sick; it causes healing and health.

5. THE MERCY OF GOD
– Matthew 20:30-34; Luke 17:12-19; Luke 6:36; James 3:17; 5:11.

Healing is the mercy of God in action. God heals people, not because of their good works, but because of His mercy. Mercy is an attribute of God. It is a divine characteristic. "He is gracious and merciful" (Joel 2:13). He heals, not because of what you do but because of what He did (I Peter 2:24). Look at Jesus and you will see mercy. Look at His mercy and you will see His healing.

6. THE POWER OF GOD
– Matthew 28:18-20; Colossians 1:16,17; Luke 9:1; 5:17; Matthew 19:26; Luke 10:19; 2 Chronicles 16:9; Philippians 4:13.

It is wonderful to know the One who has all power and finds nothing impossible.The person who has received Christ into his life has received the One who is the source and possessor of all power. His power will work for you, work in you and work through you.
Generally, the Bible speaks of two kinds of power. God offers you both. One is the dynamic power (Greek dunamis) of ability, energy, and strength. The other is the legal power (Greek exousia) of authority, right, dominion and attorney.
Jesus gave His disciples "power (dunamnis) and authority (exousia) over all devils and to cure diseases" – Luke 9:1; 10:19-21.

7. THE SPIRIT OF GOD
– Romans 8:11; Romans 8:26,27; I Corinthians 3:16; 6:19,20; Job 33:4; Matthew 10:20; 12:28; Acts 10:38.

No sickness can stand before the mighty Spirit of God. Your body is His temple. If you allow Him, He will keep His temple free from sin, sickness and satanic attacks.

Four Steps To Eternal Life

There are many problems in the world today. Although peace, happiness and love are desired by all men, only very few know what it means to have abundant life.
God loves you and He wants you to have abundant life. He has a wonderful plan for your life. He loves you because it is nature to love. Many today are not enjoying the love of God. Are you one of such people? As you read along in this article, you will discover the reason why.

1. GOD'S LOVE

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life" (John 3:16).

"The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly" (John 10:10).

2. MAN'S PROBLEM

Although man was created in the image of God and meant to live an abundant life, man got into problem because of sin. Sin separates us from God. It also hinders us from enjoying the love of God.

Over the centuries, man has made uncountable efforts to be at peace with God. But none of these efforts has helped man.

Sin, like a great wall separates man from God. And with this wall, man's problem will remain.

"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23).

"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23).

"Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: but your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear" (Isaiah 59:1,2).

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3. GOD'S SOLUTION

What can we do to get man's problem solved? Is there a way out?

God knew that we would not be able to find a way out througth our own efforts. He provided the solution. His love for fallen man made Him draw the plan of salvation. He allowed His Son, Jesus Christ, to suffer and die for us, so that through His suffering and sacrifice we can pass from death to life.

"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8).

"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me" (John 14:6).

"But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)" - (Ephesians 2:4).

4. MAN'S RESPONSE

You have a part to play in order to benefit from God's love. You can not benefit unless you respond personally. Salvation is God free gift. But, you must receive this gift before you can enjoy it.

"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved" (Romans 10:9).

"Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20).

"But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name" (John 1:12).

Are you ready to respond? Are you willing to receive God's free gift now? Will you decide to receive Christ now?

WHAT YOU MUST DO
1. Admit that you are a sinner.
2. Be willing to repent.
3. Believe that Jesus died for your sins.
4. Go to God in prayer, repent and invite Jesus into your life.

A SUGGESTED PRAYER
Almighty God, I thank You because You love me. When I was lost in sin, You sent Jesus Christ to die for me. I believe that the blood He shed was for my pardon.Today, I repent of my sins and ask for forgiveness. Lord Jesus, come into my heart and be my Saviour and Lord. Thank You for coming into my heart according to Your promise. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

HAVE YOU TAKEN THESE FOUR STEPS?
1. Read the WORD of God everyday - Psalm 119:9,11
2. Spend some time in PRAYER everyday - Philip. 4:6
3. FELLOWSHIP with other believers in the Church so that you can be cared for and grow up spiritually - Hebrews 10:25
4. YIELD your life to God, WITNESS for Christ and BRING others to Him - Mark 1:17.

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