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.

God's Timing

 God's Timing 

A family bible study by Keith M. Craddock

Have you ever felt like you're waiting forever for something to happen? Maybe you're waiting for a breakthrough, a healing, or a new opportunity. Whatever it is, it's easy to get impatient and wonder when God is going to show up.

Waiting on God

In Psalm 27:14, we read:

"Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord."

Waiting on God is not always easy, but it's a crucial part of trusting in His timing. When we wait on God, we're showing that we trust in His goodness and sovereignty.

Trusting in God's Ways

In Proverbs 3:5-6, we read:

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."

Trusting in God's ways is not always easy, especially when we can't see what's ahead. But when we trust in God, we can know that He is working everything out for our good.

Renewed Strength

In Isaiah 40:31, we read:

"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."

When we hope in God, we will renew our strength. We'll be able to soar on wings like eagles, run and not grow weary, and walk and not be faint.

God is With Us

In Jeremiah 20:11, we read:

"But the Lord is with me like a mighty warrior; so my persecutors will stumble and not prevail. They will fail and be thoroughly disgraced; their dishonor will never be forgotten."

God is with us, even in the midst of difficult circumstances. He's a mighty warrior who will fight for us and defend us.

Peace That Transcends Understanding

In Philippians 4:6-7, we read:

"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."

When we pray and give thanks to God, we can experience peace that transcends understanding. This peace will guard our hearts and minds, even in the midst of uncertainty.

Conclusion

God's timing is not always our timing. But when we wait on God, trust in His ways, and hope in His goodness, we can know that He is working everything out for our good. Let us be strong and take heart, knowing that God is with us and will renew our strength.

Reflection Questions

What are you waiting for God to do in your life?
How can you trust in God's ways and timing?
What does it mean to you to hope in God and renew your strength?

Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your goodness and sovereignty. Help us to wait on You, trust in Your ways, and hope in Your goodness. Renew our strength and give us peace that transcends understanding. In Jesus' name, Amen