Preamble:
It’s a new month, the 2nd in the series of 12
God has been so good to us as the Shepherd who cares for us all day long
But beyond corporate care and congregational blessings, God is dealing with us in individuals and as a single soul. He wants to draw you near and specifically bless you.
Aim of the Theme:
Learning to possess God as your own God, allowing the shepherd to lead you so as to enjoy the sufficient God
POSSESSING GOD- My God, My Shepherd:
Our theme for the month speaks of personal declaration.
What could you do to declare God Almighty our Father as My God, My Shepherd, My Sufficiency?
“Possessing God” is a beautiful expression that reflects the idea of having a deep, personal relationship with God. It’s about experiencing God’s presence, power, and love in our lives.
Possessing God is simply put as making God your very own.
David declared God as his portion in Psalm 16:5-6 & 73.
The same concept was emphasised in Psalm 23:1. David declared whom he knew God to be – “My Shepherd”
Psalm 16:5-6 GNT
[5] You, Lord, are all I have, and you give me all I need; my future is in your hands. [6] How wonderful are your gifts to me? How good they are!
In Psalm 16:5-6 and Psalm 73:26, David declares, “The Lord is my portion” or “God is my portion.” This statement reflects David’s deep trust and dependence on God
Note that whatever you possess is your portion.
A person’s “portion” in the scripture referred to as their inheritance, share, or allocation. It represented what belonged to them.
A. Implications of David Declaring God as his Portion:
When David declares God as his portion, he means that:
1. God is His Inheritance: David recognizes that God is his ultimate inheritance, more valuable than any other earthly possession. He is satisfied with having God as his own lot and portions
2. God is his Source of Sustenance: David trusts that God will provide for his needs, just as a portion of food sustains the body. God was his portion forever — that is sustenance come what may.
The table was set before Him. Table of provision and opportunity. Platform of divine lifting for you as His children
3. God is His Security: David finds security and comfort in knowing that God is his portion, his rock, and his refuge.
B. Implication of Making God your own portion:
1. Trust in God’s Sovereignty: David’s declaration encourages you to learn to trust in God’s sovereignty and provision, even when faced with uncertainty or adversity. Even before your enemy, adverse situation or or unfavourable season. God us there for you as “My shepherd”
2. Find Contentment in God: David’s statement reminds us that true contentment and satisfaction come from knowing God as our portion, rather than relying on earthly possessions or circumstances. All trust in earthly sources will crumble and crush one day, but contentment in the shepherd is a great gain- Phil.4:11-12; Heb 13:5
Contentment in God is the acceptance of what God provides, knowing that God is good and wants to give good gifts.
3. Cultivate a Deep Relationship with God: David’s declaration inspires us to cultivate a deep, personal relationship with God, recognizing Him as our ultimate source of joy, peace, and fulfillment in life.
Cultivate a deep, personal relationship with God through prayer, worship, and meditation on His Word.
4. Abide in God’s Presence: Rest in God’s presence, knowing that He is always with us.-Heb.13:5, Psalm 16:11
5. Live a Life of Obedience: Seek to live according to God’s will, trusting that His plans are for our good- Matt.6:33; Romans 12:1-2.
Conclusion:
Possessing God gives us access to our inheritance, share and portion in God.
Then we have our cup runs over in Sufficiency and surplus.