Hello, thank you for joining me today for Give Him 15.

The title of today's post is, Partner with God.

I once heard the late great Jack Hayford state, quote,

The quest of Jesus Christ on the earth is greatly crippled by wrong notions of the sovereignty of God.

Close quote.

That is a very sobering statement.

Debates regarding the sovereignty of God have raged for centuries.

The answer to whether or not he is sovereign

is an emphatic, yes. But does that mean he operates independently of us humans, always

accomplishing his will, regardless of our actions? No, as incredible as it may be, a sovereign God made a sovereign choice to limit himself in many ways and situations to the actions, decisions, decisions, and requests of human beings. His plan has always been to work on

earth with and through us, his family and friends, not independently of us. Consider the following examples that clearly point out the need

for prayer and obedience in order for humans to experience God's will. The healing of a nation.

If my people who are called by my name, humble themselves, pray, seek my face, turn from

their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.

Second Chronicle 714, receiving covenantal blessings. Deuteronomy 28, verse 1, now it shall be if you diligently obey the Lord your God,

being careful to do all his commandments, which I command you today,

the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth.

And verse 2, along with following verses, lists several more conditional blessings.

Experiencing a long life.

Honor your father and mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, that your days may be prolonged,

that it may go well with you in the land which the Lord your God gives you, Deuteronomy 516.

Protection from harm is conditional.

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