Ebenezer (When God Helps men)
By Apostle Joshua Selman

2 Chronicles 26:5&15

1 Samuel 7:1 - 14

The word Ebenezer simply means a stone of help.

Definition of help

To give assistance or support in the simplest form

To make it easier for someone to achieve a goal by offering service or resources

Goal behind help

To make any task or desire possible, achievable and as easy as possible.

Every man succeeds in life ministry and destiny the degree to which they have help

God helps men Psalm 121:2

Luke 1:53-54

Reason why we need help

1. All men even at their best are limited

   Psalm 103:14-16

   Jeremiah 10:23

2. Human factors can negatively alter and affect the result that should come from correctly engaging laws and principles

3. The reality of satan and demonic forces alongside their determination to fight our peace, progress, and our advancement necessitates help.

   1 Peter 5:8

How God helps men

1. The first way God helps men is by showing mercy

   The mercy of God is hinged on 2 things:

   1. The nature of God(God is love, merciful..)
   2. and the nature of the fallen man(Psalm 51:5 - being shaped in iniquity and sin)

   What is mercy?

   • Compassionate treatment of those in need and those in distress
   • Refraining from punishing offending offenders
   • Showing care and providing succor

   The foundation of mercy is compassion(to show concern for the sufferings to show concern for the misfortune of others) - Mercy is a fruit or a byproduct of compassion

2. The second way God helps men is the ministry of men

   Humans are the highest of God’s creation - every activity that happens on earth are men dependent.

   Both God and satan’s program require men.

   Relationships are bridges to an exceptional life

   Relationships are also bridges to a life of pain and regret

   Relationships are currencies

   Money only has its value because of relationship

3. Through the ministry of the holyspirit

   Zachariah 4:6, Romans 8:6

   The holy spirit helps us by revealing the will of the lord

How to activate the help of God

1. Your heart posture - Maintain a posture of brokenness and humility before the Lord

   Fight pride!!!

   John 15:5

2. When you pray the prayer of mercy and help

   Daniel 4:34-37

   Psalm 20:1 - 2

   Jonah 2:2 - 6

   Psalm 51 - A cry of mercy

3. Sowing seeds of help

   Galatians 6:7

   Matthew 5:7

What is your response to the help of God

How to respond anytime you see God show up for you.

1. You respond with thanksgiving

   Psalm 136:1 - 4

2. Testify the goodness of God before His people

   Psalm 22:22

   So that God’s people see His goodness

3. Use the blessings that comes by His help for His glory