OPEN HEAVENS Devotional – Thursday February 18th 2016
TOPIC: THE GREAT HELPER
Read: Psalms 121:1-8,
1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
2 My help cometh from the Lord,
which made heaven and earth.
3 He will not suffer thy foot to be
moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall
neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is
thy shade upon thy right hand.
6 The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor
the moon by night.
7 The Lord shall preserve thee
from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
8 The Lord shall preserve thy
going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.
Bible in one year: Luke 8:1-9:20, Job 23:14-24:8
MESSAGE
It has been said that one of the common features of
Christianity is the diverse conflict that is targeted at a child of God from
the moment of conversion; it presents itself as a permanent companion in the journey
of life, and appears to become more intense as you progress in the Christian
race. These conflicts may come in the form of physical, emotional, and
spiritual attacks. They could sometimes be manifested as temptations, financial
trouble, physical or health challenges, vocational problems, obstacles and
obstructions, sickness or death of a loved one, stagnancy,
discouragement, failure, depression, and family problems, many of these may
appear normal, but some are direct attacks on children of God, to hate,
despise, persecute, oppress, blackmail, and even kill them. Yet, in the face of
such malicious attacks, many Christians have persevered and stood firm in their
convictions, with great grace and in defiant faith. Such people were able to
stand in the face of evil holding on to God’s promises for help.
One of such
could be found in Hebrews 13:5-6 that says,
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be
content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee,
nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will
not fear what man shall do unto me.”
I pray that as you look up to God for help and assistance
today, He will send help to you and you will never be disappointed in Jesus’
name. Like the saints of old, we are expected to build our confidence on the
sure promises of God. King David in his affliction said, “My help comes from
the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth” (Psalm 121:2) thereby revealing the
source of his confidence. In the above passage, the word of God says, “I will
never leave thee, nor forsake thee”. Because of this sure promise of God which
can never fail, we may say with confidence that the Lord is our helper, a sure
and dependable help in times of trouble. I decree into your life today, God
will always be there for you as a reliable ally against all evil attacks in the
name of Jesus.
A simple analysis of the statement “I will not fear what
man shall do unto me” implies the inevitability of determined evil actions of
men, but the Bible is saying that even in the face of such evil threats, we
should not become fearful but remain confident, knowing that God will never
fail us. However, there are conditions that a true Christian must meet to
guarantee His assistance. We must be free from covetousness, and be satisfied
with whatever we have. People with uncontrollable desires for delicacies,
designer wears, social status, high offices or positions, and other worldly
attractions, are usually a little desperate and unstable. Such people will do
anything, including lowering their Christian standards, in order to retain
positions that support their livelihood at all cost. You will not be driven by fear
to sell-out your birth right or backslide into error in Jesus’ Name.
The promises of God are perfectly reliable because “God
is not a man, that he should lie”, if God be for us, who can be against us? Who
is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? Our
confidence rests absolutely upon the promise of God. Hallelujah.
Prayer Point
Father, my confidence rests upon your Holy Word, please
be there for me always in Jesus’ name.
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