01/01/2021
Repost from . Dr. Noah Ayanlere
BEWARE OF SPIRITUAL BARRENNESS
"But they soon forgot what he had done and did not wait for his counsel. In the desert they gave in to their craving; in the wasteland they put God to the test. So he gave them what they asked for, but sent a wasting disease upon them." / Psalm 106:13-15.
1.0. INTRODUCTION
a. Isrealites wilderness experiences and what they wanted(food and water) made them blind to what God wanted. Don't allow your wants and needs to blind your eyes to follow God's way in the year 2021.
b. They were more concerned about immediate physical needs than God's lasting spiritual needs for them. You have to choose over physical needs that do not last and the lasting spiritual needs from God.
c. They did not not trust in God's care and provisions rather they insisted and had their ways. God gave them what they asked for but sent a plaque along with it (Psalm106:15). Let your submission be, Lord have thy own way in my life. Let your will be done.
1.1. FOUNDATION
a. Barrenness means unproductive, fruitless, unprofitable, empty, infertile and so on.
Spiritual barrenness therefore is a soul toward God that is fruitless, empty, unprofitable and infertile.
b. Beware of Spiritual Barrenness is a warning, a caution to all who have been privileged to see the year 2021 to allow God to have His ways in their lives, if not, they will deal with the consequences of having their ways themselves.
1.2. BEWARE OF SPIRITUAL BARRENNESS
The following four dynamics are necessary :
A. DO NOT FORGET GOD'S WORKS.
"But they soon forgot what he had done.. " /106:13a
👉They forgot so soon Egypt's episode.( Plaques and killing of first born) (Psalm 106:7)
👉They forgot so soon the Red Sea episode (Psalm106:9)
👉They forgot so soon how God delivered them from all who hated them and did not allow any of them to die(Psalm106:10,11).
In the year 2021, don't forget God's works, thanks are behind: Think of God's blessings of healing, provision, protection, good health, good friends, family helpers, ministry helpers, destiny helpers and pandemic deliverance. DON'T FORGET GOD'S WORKS.
B. WAIT FOR GOD'S COUNSEL
"... and did not wait for his counsel" /106:13b
The Isrealites were on a journey to the promised line. God iniated the journey but they refused His counsel. They followed their selfish desires.
" Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD'S purpose that prevails." /Pro. 19:21
👉They murmured and complained of fo
