My Helper

Jesus promised us, "And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever," (John 14:16 ESV). What a comfort to know that regardless to our circumstances God will help us. He is always on time (Psalm 46:5). He will never let us be destroyed but summon all His power to bring the aid we need to overcome.

Help is such a small word yet our egos seem so much bigger. We don't like losing control. Independence (at least for the American culture) is a god of sorts. Choice and options to receive help other than God is numerous.

King Ahaziah had fallen through the lattice in his upper room. He was seriously wounded so he sought out Baal-zebub, god of Ekron. In response, Elijah came with this message: "This is what the LORD says: Why did you send messengers to Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron, to ask whether you will recover? Is there no God in Israel to answer your question? Therefore, because you have done this, you will never leave the bed you are lying on; you will surely die." (2 Kings 1:16 NLT).

Pride will keep us from asking help. And arrogance will lead us to seek help in other places because we don't believe God will do anything about it. We can point to the number of unanswered prayers. And prayers that God responded but the answer was not what we were expecting leaving us doubting even more if we were actually heard. So like King Ahaziah we take matters in our own hands often creating a bigger problem.

Please don't misunderstand. God can use any number of resources to help us from doctors, lawyers, officers of the law, psychologists etc. But what pleases Him the most is we stop long enough to ask for His help. He will be faithful to lead us to the right place at the right time so we can receive the benefits of His help. A relief that is sustainable and lasting not just for the moment but builds faith in our hearts that God cares for us.

Whatever the need or problem just whisper His name. Ask Him to help you. That's all. Make no promises to do better or try to clean up your home or act. Come to the Father. Come and ask for help.

With one word from His lips deliverance will be commanded. You will be lifted up because in humility you sought His face (1 Peter 5:6).