Where Does Your Help Come From?
“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.” (Psalms 121:1-8)
Today’s Morsel: If you ever read the story of Jesus’ visit to the home of Martha and Mary, Martha seems to get upset that her sister Mary is just hanging out with Jesus and not helping her with serving. She seems so upset that she even asks Jesus if He doesn’t care that Mary isn’t helping her? She even asks Jesus to tell Mary to help her. To which, “Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:41-42) Do you ever feel as though you are the only one doing all the work? Do you feel as though you could use a little help. You know, God has put the people that we need to help us in place, but sometimes we don’t ask them to help us because we want things done a certain way. You aren’t the only one that knows how to skin a cat. Some folks may have a better idea how to do it. Especially if it’s a polecat (humor). The Psalmist states that he will lift-up his eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh his help. He said, my help cometh from the Lord. The psalmist continues by says: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalms 46:1) When we understand that without Christ, we can do nothing, then we need to understand that our help comes from Him, and we must seek Him for His help in time of need. Paul told the church at Philippi that God would supply all their need according to his glory and riches by Christ Jesus. God will help you if you ask Him. David states: “The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; Send thee help from the sanctuary and strengthen thee out of Zion; Remember all thy offerings and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.” (Psalms 20:1-3) Notice, God will give you help right out of the church. Who do you look to for help in time of need?
Sing: I lean on You Lord! I lean on You Lord! For the things that I need, I lean on You. When I don’t know, just what to do, I’ve got the faith You’re going to see me through; You supply my every need, and I lean on You.
Thought For Today: “Unless the LORD had been my help, my soul had almost dwelt in silence.” (Psalms 94:17)
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