Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- September 24, 2013
“The woman came and knelt before him. “Lord, help me!” she said.” Matthew 15:25
A life lived well requires help from the Lord. Life is like a ship on the open sea: we navigate through calm waters, rough waters, uncertain waters and beautiful waters—but all the time trusting its Creator. The source of our strength must be Christ, or we grow chronically tired. Faith in the Lord triumphs over fear and frustration—this especially is true when someone we love suffers severely and all we can do is lift them up to Jesus.
Indeed, His help happens to those who kneel in humble dependency and cry out to Jesus, “Lord help me!” When the body writhes in pain, we cry for help. When a critical word crushes our spirit, we cry for help. When unanswered questions stalk our minds, we cry for help. When relational conflict emaciates our emotions, we cry for help. Help from heaven gives hope, healing and the energy to push through tough times and trust Him.
“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him” (Psalm 28:7).
His help gives joy where laughter has left. His help gives confidence in the middle of crisis. His help forgives when hurt has severed another’s trust. His help harnesses grace and bridles a toxic tongue. His help reaches to the poorest of the poor, the richest of the rich and everyone in between—with His saving grace in Jesus Christ. His help helps.
How can Jesus help you? Do you need wisdom? Ask Him with a humble heart and He will hear and answer your request. His response may come in the form of godly friends who give you wise advice—so look around and listen intently—for the Lord speaks through those who truly love you. Jesus helps those who humbly seek out and trust wise counsel.
“When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge” (Proverbs 21:11).
Furthermore, who do you know that needs the Lord’s help? Have you, on bended knee, petitioned Jesus on their behalf? Be bold for their sakes and for the glory of God. Go to Jesus so someone can get to Jesus in healing and forgiveness. Be an advocate for others, as some don’t know what they don’t know—ignorance requires bold belief on its behalf.
“May the Lord grant that he will find mercy from the Lord on that day” (2 Timothy 1:18a).
Prayer: What help do I need from the Lord? Whom can I seek help from the Lord for on their behalf?
Related Readings: Psalm 30:2, 10; 33:20; Isaiah 41:13-14; Acts 20:35; Hebrews 13:6
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I am a simple person and have a problem some times reading your complex words and thoughts .when i can understand i am blessed .
Gar
So true. I would like to share a wonderful story about God’s love and help. After 16 years, I lost my dog to cancer. My heart was so broken I cried every day for a month it seems. I finally got on my knees and prayed to God that he would help me and heal my broken heart because it hurt so bad. Within about 30 minutes, a dog came to my back door wall. When I opened the door to see if it was friendly, it came in and laid down. It stayed 3 days before it’s owner came looking for it. That gift from God for those 3 days healed my heart and I never shed another tear. I just simply rescued another dog. God is so AWESOME!
Timely wisdom as always, thank you. I am returning to work (this is week 2) after completing a wonderful Appalachian Trail thru-hike and am having difficulty making the transition. I pray God will continue to put people in my path whom I can share the way His answered prayers and showered His love on me through the journey. Also that there may be someone who has experienced a difficult time reconnecting to work and can share how they overcame it.
Thank You!! I try to read these devotions every day and so many times, like today; they are exactly what I need! God blesses me through this site more than I can say. Thank you!