Todays Turning Point Friday, September 5 Expert Counsel Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God, who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them; who keeps truth forever. Psalm 146:5-6 Recommended Reading Psalm 46 Who will help me? Our natural response to challenges is to react in our own strength. We strategize and try to think our way to a solution. When that fails, we turn to those around us. Have you experienced this? What did you do? While these methods sometimes work, we have forgotten our most powerful ally. This simple refrain from a childrens song reminds us, He holds the whole world in His hands. True wisdom and help come from the One who not only holds the world, but created it. If we are struggling to trust Gods insight and sovereignty, all we need to do is spend time in His creation. The details, structure, and creative coloring of each plant and creature point to Gods power. Instead of running to God as an afterthought, we can start with Him. We are His creation and He knows what we need. God knows more about you and your situation than any other being, including you. He is also the only one who can control the outcome. When we realize this, we will seek His expertise and help first. As we surrender ourselves and our situation to His expertise, we gain the hope and confidence of knowing that He is in control and that He loves to help us. When trouble comes, focus on Gods ability to care for you. Charles Stanley
Posted on: Fri, 05 Sep 2014 07:50:45 +0000