In my previous blog, I stated, When one puts their trust in the finished works of Christ, it cultivates a dependence on Him. 

Let’s explore this concept further.

To begin, let’s explore the idea of independence before we discuss dependence on God. The angel known as Satan or Lucifer was originally an archangel with a high rank, but his downfall came when he succumbed to pride.

Isaiah 14:13 

You said in your heart, “I will ascend to heaven; I will raise my throne above the stars of God; I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly, on the utmost heights of the sacred mountain. 

Here we have a being that was created by God, declaring independence from God. It is important to pause and reflect on this – God is the source of all life, regardless of whether you accept this fact or not, as He is the creator of everything. 

Colossians 1:16

For through him, God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth.

He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see—

such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world.

Everything was created through him and for him.

Now, let us consider what happened to Adam and Eve in the garden. Satan used the serpent to deceive them into thinking they can be like God without Him. 

Genesis 3:4

“You won’t die!” the serpent replied to the woman. “God knows that your eyes will be opened as soon as you eat it, and you will be like God, knowing both good and evil.”

God told Adam and Eve not to eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. However, they disobeyed Him because they desired to be like God and have the ability to distinguish between good and evil. Essentially, they wanted to be independent from God and make their own decisions. Unfortunately, this same spirit of independence continues to exist in our modern era.

After careful consideration, I believe that humanity falls short in this particular aspect. While everything else in existence relies on God, we erroneously assume that we can thrive without Him. This independent mentality deceives us into thinking that we do not require God and can function solely on our own, but this is far from reality.

Pride is a big issue because pride will lead you down the road to thinking all you need is you, but I assure you one day you will find yourself in a place where you don’t have all the answers. All the self-help books and the meditations which focus on self will not fill that void inside of you that only can be filled with God. If we are to survive in the world, we are going to need to develop a dependence on the one who created us.

John 15:5

“I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing”.

As Christians, Jesus teaches us to stay connected to Him. This involves placing our trust in Him and relying on Him. When we learn to depend on Him, it leads to a fruitful life filled with the attributes of God, such as love, joy, peace, contentment, wisdom, strength, etc. Without relying on Him, also known as being independent, we are incapable of achieving anything of value or eternal significance.

As I grow older, I increasingly understand the significance of relying on Him. It’s not just a mere understanding, but I make it a point to repeatedly say the words, “Today, I depend on you God,” to remind myself. Trusting and having faith in Him brings a sense of peace in my life, a precious commodity in today’s world filled with stress and anxiety.

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