Could You Put Your Finger Here?

         The word, “help” is defined as a noun which means to give aid or assistance. It has a number of definitions all connected to that basic definition. We often find ourselves in need of help in some way or another. My most recent example is due to my double vision. My first experience just riding in a car made it look as though trash cans, parked cars, grass and mail boxes were all coming at me across the front of the car. I had the tendency to close both eyes. I knew then that I would not be able to drive. Thus, one of my most common abilities was taken from me in just one day. One day, I was driving and it seemed as if I had on the wrong glasses and the next day, double vision set in. It turned out to be another result of shingles on my face and head which affected the number six nerve on the right side. I don't' know what that means, but it is the only medical diagnosis that I have at the moment. While computer connections to various churches is available, it is not the personal fellowship of other believers. Oh, the messages are good but you are on the outside looking in instead of being there with the body of believers. This prompted me to ask for “help” in this situation. It was answered in about thirty minutes by our good friends, Wesley and Mary Lee. We have a ride to church. Psalm 121:2 says, “ My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.”

        Of the 126 times the word appears in the Bible, 40 of them are in the Book of Psalms. The Book of Psalms speaks about our relationship with God and so it is only natural that this book would speak more about God's help than any other. There are numerous times when help is needed. Hitching a wagon to a tractor sometimes requires help. You need to have someone holding the tongue of the wagon while you back up the tractor to hitch it to the wagon. You need someone to hold their finger on the “bow” when you try to tie it tightly on the package. Certainly, there are times when we have to cry out to God for the help that we need in our daily lives. One of my favorite verses in this regard is found in Hebrews 4:12 which says, “ Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” We should ask ourselves the question, “When are we not in a time of need?” I seem to be in that time most of my life. If it's not one thing, it's another. We are always in a time of need and the Only One Who can supply that help is God Himself. My computer does a lot, but it doesn't pray for me nor does it help me in the areas in which I need help. You may find yourself in the same situation. In fact if you admit it, you are in the need of help most of the time. Our difficulty is trying to fulfill the need ourselves and not relying on God. It is a lot simpler to give it to Him in the beginning rather than waiting until God is the last resort. Give it to Him first. If you need grace to help in a time of need, then where else are you going to turn. Only God can do that for you and so skip all of the other steps that you try to work out yourself and turn to Him in the beginning. You will cut out a lot of worry, discouragement and anxiety by looking to Him. Praise God today that He supplies “help” in all of our needs.