Who do you rely on?

2 Chronicles  13:18  Thus the children of Israel were brought under at that time, and the children of Judah prevailed, because they relied upon the LORD God of their fathers. 

Praise the Lord!!

Today we will meditate upon who can you rely on. It looks like a very simple question and would attract simple answer.

People would say of course we should rely on somebody who is trustworthy, all knowing and dependent.

In fact the meaning of Rely is to be dependent upon someone, to trust someone wholly without a doubt.

Who can we not rely on?

Bible has answers for this question.

We cannot rely on the following.
1. On people who are in prominent position. (Psalm 146:3)

2. On your riches. (Proverbs 11:28)

3. Your own heart. (Proverbs 28:26)

Now who can I rely on in this world. Who can be trustworthy and dependent.

We can rely on our Lord at all times.

Why should we rely on our Lord?

1. He is our Rock. ( 2 Samuel  22:3)

2. He is our Shield. ( 2 Samuel  22:3)

3. He is our Savior and Refuge.
( 2 Samuel  22:3)

4. His way is perfect. ( 2 Samuel  22:31)

5. He is your deliverer. (Psalms 18:2)

6. He is your preserver. (Psalms 16:1)

7. He dispels all confusion in your life. (Psalms 71:1)

2 Chronicles  16:7  And at that time Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah, and said unto him, Because thou hast relied on the king of Syria, and not relied on the LORD thy God, therefore is the host of the king of Syria escaped out of thine hand.

Earlier King Asa trusted Lord and He gave him great victories against Ethiopians. But the moment he started trusting people. Lord said these words.

The central idea of Bible is summed up in this verse which has been recognized as the central verse of the Bible.

Psalms  118:8  It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.  

So, Today who do you rely on when you face issues, troubles, sickness, pain, confusion. Whose report do you believe.  We need to ask these questions to ourselves.

Psalmist says.

Psalms  20:7  Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

Psalms  125:1  They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.  

No matter who is against you, whatever be the circumstances, keep trusting Lord only he can deliver you from every situation.

God Bless