Where does your help come from?
When you are confused or in the midst of chaos, who do you go to for answers? Who is your source of comfort?
Where does your help come from?
I recently read something that seemed so good, and yet a little humorous concerning help. In 1865 William Tecumseh Sherman sent a letter to U.S. Grant: “I knew wherever I was that you thought of me, and if I got in a tight place you would come…if alive.” Think about it. An expression of trust and friendship, and yet he is saying, “My help comes from you U.S. Grant, unless you are dead!” There’s the humor…
Our help doesn’t come from our own willpower to be courageous, strong, or independent. Our help doesn’t come from our spouse, family, or best buddies. We can find support and help at times from those people. But ultimately, they may let us down.
Our help comes from…God.
Jesus knew his disciples would face difficulty after his death. Saturday must have been a miserable day of darkness, loneliness, and confusion. Where would their help come from now?
When confusion sets in, you need to know that God has a plan, and you are still a part of it. We need to remember that our help comes from God – not ourselves or our friends.
I stood by my father’s bedside, just hours before he passed away. Collin sent me a text that simply said…
My help comes from You. You’re right here, pulling me through. You carry my weakness, my sickness, my brokenness all on Your shoulders
What did that text mean? It came from a song by King and Country called Shoulders…it goes like this:
When confusion’s my companion – And despair holds me for ransom
I will feel no fear – I know that You are near
When I’m caught deep in the valley – With chaos for my company
I’ll find my comfort here – ‘Cause I know that You are near
CHORUS
My help comes from You – You’re right here, pulling me through
You carry my weakness, my sickness, my brokenness all on Your shoulders, Your shoulders
My help comes from You – You are my rest, my rescue
I don’t have to see to believe that You’re lifting me up on Your shoulders, Your shoulders.
To watch a video of this song – click here.
In that moment, that part of our journey, when confusion and pain hits, I needed to remember God’s promises. I need to remember that God keeps his promises. He will help me.
I’m so grateful and thankful to God for the incredible celebration of Easter! One of those things for which I celebrate at Easter is the reminder that my help comes from God.
God bless you as you faithfully follow Him.
Pastor Rex