PREREQUISITE FOR RECEIVING THE HELP OF GOD
Matthew 15:21-28; Isaiah 41:10-13
Prerequisite means: Something that must exist or happen before something else can exist or happen.
God has promised to help His children but there are conditions to receive God's blessings
1. Fear not or don't be afraid: Fear was described by a speaker as the interest you pay on the loan you have not receive. It is an underestimation of your God and his promises. Isaiah 43:1; 44:2 Imagine the ten spies testimony Numbers 13:33 fear will make you a victim, unpopular, weak, inconsequential before battles of life
God has said fear not because there are situations and circumstances that will cause fear this month but be strong Ephesians 6:10-11
2. Be not dismayed: Dismay means a sudden or total loss of courage, sudden danger or trouble, distress, upset, anxiety etc Hebrew 10:35, lack of confidence made some soldiers to throw away their weapons of war and ran away but confidence will help others to stand up and fight(be in this category) Ephesians 6:10-18. You must arise and contend in battle Jeremiah 12:5
3. LET THE NAME OF JESUS BE YOUR WEAPON: Psalm 124:8 every blessing proceed from the God of heaven James 1:17 and in his name lies our refuge Proverb 18:10, Psalm 46:1
4. FAITH IS A MAJOR FACTOR: The woman came believing with great faith Matthew 15:28, Another man believed yet asked Jesus to help his faith Mark 9:23-27.
5. PAY YOUR TITHE: Malachi 3:8-12
6. Salvation is a major factor because the food that is meant for children cannot be cast to dogs Matthew 6:33,
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