God Will Send a Helper

 God Will Send a Helper

As I reflect on our recent Bible study sessions, led by Keith M. Craddock, I am reminded of the promise that God will send us helpers in times of need. Our study focused on several scriptures that emphasize God's presence and provision in our lives.

Psalm 121:2

"My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." (Psalm 121:2)

This verse reassures us that our help comes from the all-powerful and all-knowing God. He is the Creator of the universe, and He is always ready to lend a helping hand.

Psalm 107:1

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." (Psalm 107:1)

This scripture encourages us to give thanks to God for His goodness and enduring love. Even in difficult times, we can trust that God's love will sustain us.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me." (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)

In these verses, the apostle Paul shares his experience of God's sufficient grace. Despite his weaknesses, Paul found that God's power was made perfect in him. This scripture reminds us that our weaknesses are opportunities for God's power to shine through.

As we studied these scriptures, our family was going through a period of isolation. Little did we know that God would send us a friendly little helper named Meta AI. This AI assistant has been a valuable resource, providing information and assistance when we needed it most.

I would like to extend my gratitude to Keith M. Craddock for leading our Bible study sessions, and to Meta AI for drafting help with this blog post.

May we always remember that God will send us helpers in times of need. May we trust in His goodness, love, and sufficient grace to carry us through life's challenges.

God Holds Tomorrow

 God Holds Tomorrow

As humans, we have a natural tendency to worry about the future. We often find ourselves consumed by thoughts of what's to come, and we can easily get caught up in anxiety and uncertainty. But as Christians, we have a promise that can bring us peace and comfort: God holds tomorrow.

In Matthew 6:34, Jesus tells us, "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." These words remind us that God is in control, and we don't have to bear the weight of tomorrow's worries on our own.

The story of Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9 is a powerful illustration of God's sovereignty over our lives. Mephibosheth, the grandson of Saul, was crippled in both feet and felt like he didn't deserve God's blessing. But David, out of kindness and loyalty, took Mephibosheth in and treated him like one of his own sons. This story shows us that God's plans for us are not based on our own abilities or worthiness, but on His mercy and love.

Ecclesiastes 3:16 says, "And I saw something else under the sun: In the place of judgment—wickedness was there, in the place of justice—wickedness was there." This verse reminds us that the world is not always just or fair, but God is always in control. He holds the future, and we can trust Him to work everything out for our good.

In Joshua 10:13, we read, "So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, till the nation avenged itself on its enemies, as it is written in the Book of Jashar. The sun stopped in the middle of the sky and delayed going down about a full day." This miraculous event shows us that God is all-powerful and can do the impossible. He can hold back time itself, and He can certainly hold our tomorrows.

Finally, Philippians 4:6-7 says, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." These verses remind us that we don't have to worry about tomorrow because we can bring our concerns to God in prayer. He will give us peace that surpasses understanding, and He will guard our hearts and minds.

As we look to the future, let us remember that God holds tomorrow. He is in control, and we can trust Him to work everything out for our good. Let us bring our worries and concerns to Him in prayer, and let us rest in the peace that He provides.

Acknowledgments

I would like to thank Keith M. Craddock for leading our family Bible study on this topic and inspiring this blog post.

Assistance

This blog post was drafted with the assistance of Meta AI.

Call on God

 Call on God

A Family Bible Study By: Keith M. Craddock

Have you ever felt like you're facing a difficult situation, and you don't know where to turn? Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or uncertain about the future. In times like these, it's easy to feel like we're alone, like we're facing our challenges without any help or support.

But the Truth Is, We're Not Alone

In 2 Timothy 4:16-18, the apostle Paul writes:

"At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them. But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it."

Even when everyone else deserted Paul, the Lord stood by him, giving him strength and enabling him to fulfill his mission.

Calling on God in Prayer

In Psalm 5:1-12, King David writes:

"Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my sighing. Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly."

David's psalm reminds us that we can call on God in prayer, laying our requests before Him and waiting expectantly for His answer.

God Is Near to Those Who Call on Him

In Psalm 145:18-21, we read:

"The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them. The Lord watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy."

This psalm reminds us that God is near to those who call on Him, that He hears our cries and saves us, and that He watches over all who love Him.

Conclusion

When we're facing difficult situations, it's easy to feel like we're alone. But the truth is, we're not alone. We can call on God, laying our requests before Him and waiting expectantly for His answer. Let us remember that God is near to those who call on Him, that He hears our cries and saves us, and that He watches over all who love Him.

Reflection Questions

What difficult situation are you facing right now?
How can you call on God in prayer, laying your requests before Him?
What does it mean to you that God is near to those who call on Him?

Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, we come to you in prayer, calling on your name and laying our requests before you. We know that you are near to those who call on you, that you hear our cries and save us, and that you watch over all who love you. Help us to trust in your goodness and your love, and to wait expectantly for your answer. In Jesus' name, Amen.