Then God will not answer by Pastor Gbenga Aluko

                                                                              

Text: Prov.1:28-33

Topic: Then God will not answer

The topic will be considered with the following sub-headings

Background

Why do we need answers from God

Then God will not answer

Conclusion

 

Background 

King Solomon was the son of famous King David and also a king in Israel in fact he was the last king of a united Israel in his era, he was very wealthy and God also gave him wisdom too after an encounter with Him as a result of his enormous sacrifice 2 Chro.1: ff, 1 king 3:10ff, he wrote three thousand proverbs and one thousand and five poems, he was the primary author of the book of proverbs. May God in His mercies grant us encounters that will change everything about us forever in Jesus mighty name. Amen.

Our chapter of reference is the first chapter of the book and it shows the purpose of proverbs

Which is to amongst others emphasized wisdom and discipline as a prerequisite for success prov.1:2-3 and also underscored the fact greedy people are setting a trap for themselves Prov.1:17-19 in a way deterring people from all forms of greed, as nobody wants to be caught in any trap nonetheless self-trap. May God open us to the gems in His word amen.

Why do we need answers from God 

The following are just few out of the many reasons for a continued relationship and consistent answers from God: 

Ø  Without Him we are nothing and cannot do anything that will stand the test of time John 5:15

Ø  The world is a battle field                              Ps.23:4,Eph.6:12

Ø  It’s a sure source of confidence                     1 John 5:14-15

Ø  We are His                                                     Ps.100:3

Ø  He is a loving God and has a good plan        James  1:17,Jer.29:11

Ø  It is God’s work: This basically applies to the clergy, you didn’t call yourself and you can’t do God’s work by your wisdom, strength, intellect or other human attributes. 1 Thess.5:24

                                                  Then God will not answer

Taking root from our text, we would consider why God will not answer when people call on him:

Ø  For they hated knowledge                             Pro.1:29

Ø  For you do not fear the Lord                         Pro.1:29

Ø  They refused correction                                Pro.1:30

Ø  Refusing God’s call                                      Pro.1:24

 

All scriptures are written with the inspiration of God 2 Tim.3:16, God unveiling His mind through human vessels tells us why God did not respond to His people might not respond to calls from His people today.

Conclusion

God will not overlook a genuine cry of repentance and for mercy 2 Chr. 7:14, perhaps we err on the journey all we need to do is to first reconcile with God first not clamoring/praying for things as this might not be answered, but a sincere cry for mercy to God, although He makes everything beautiful in his own time.

 

Shalom.