LEANNESS INTO THEIR SOUL

TEXT: PSALM 106:6-15(KJV)

LEANNESS INTO THEIR SOUL

                                 The study will be done under the following subheadings:

Introduction

What is leanness?

Why was leanness sent?

Conclusion

INTRODUCTION

Our physical outlook does not depict our spiritual state/status or our relationship with God, neither does our attendance or the position we occupy even in the church do, God knows and relates with us appropriately.2 Tim 2:19, Rev 3:20.

God is fully concerned about the totality of man and has great plans for us (Body, Soul & Spirit) John 3:16, 3 John 2, He is however more concerned on the soul/spirit component of man as this is the control room of man (Matt.12:34, Prov.4:23, Luke 6:45) and also does not die but will end its voyage ultimately in heaven or hell. Heb 9:27, 2 Cor 5:10, 1 Sam 16:7 hence He beckons to occupy the soul Prov. 23:26, Deut. 4:29, Matt. 16:26, Matt 22:37.

The topic and psalm in focus refers to the children of Israel (God’s special children) who experienced leanness of their soul as a result of their usual misbehavior, may God grant to us grace and will to continually please Him so as to enjoy fatness on all front (body, soul and Spirit) and at the end reign with Christ in Jesus name. Amen.

WHAT IS LEANNESS

The word is from the English word lean and this means without much flesh or fat.

For this study and in line with the passage, we will adopt the following:

      Removal of spiritual values/virtues and nutrients and consequently profit/productivity from effort/labour and all endeavours Hag.1:6-7

      Removal of the God factor/presence. Jud. 16:20, 1 Sam. 16:1&14.

WHY WAS LEANNESS SENT

The children of Israel had leanness sent to them by God for the following reason:

      Understood not God verse 7 & 13

      Remembered not His great deeds verse 7

      Did not wait on God verse 13

      Lusted exceedingly (tested God) verse 14, Ps. 78:18.

They were out of Egypt but Egypt but Egypt still lives in them practically, they could not let go of the past for a glorious future that God has for them, and they even despised God’s provision are we any better today?

CONCLUSION

 All leanness (as defined for this study) have solutions now (Coming reverentially, submissively and prayerfully to God 2 Chr.7:14) but there is a leanness that will not have solution. (Where God factor/presence/covering and person will be totally absent for ever).Avoid it at all cost NOW by accepting Jesus as our Lord and Saviour and continue to live a sanctified life. Matt. 25:41, Rev.21:27.

Shalom.