Where Does Our Help Come From?

Psalm 121:2 NKJV “My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.”

Sometimes no matter how we try, we encounter problems that are beyond our human capabilities even as believers in Christ Jesus. So then, what do we do in such a situation? Most times we look to someone else to give us help. But, although people are sometimes willing to give us help, they are not capable. The Psalmist had a better idea. He understood the key was not to look into himself or out to his friend, but to look up to the Lord. We need always to look up to the Lord to receive the very help we need in every problem. He is our ever-present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).  Sometimes our problems seem really big. But that is because our perspective is wrong. Remembering that God from whom we seek help is the ONE who made heavens and earth should make our problems diminish, in the light of God’s power (Jeremiah 32:17,27). How great is God’s power? Look at the earth and the heavens He created. Few of us doubt the ability of God to solve our problems. But many of us struggle with God’s willingness to do so. But listen to what God says in Isaiah 41:10 NIV “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Sometimes we may feel sad, confused, and angry when we face problems; but we must never lose hope. There is always help from the Lord. He is faithful!