Reading in a column in our local paper, The Northland Age, Tuesday, May 24, 2016, that “many people have just given up on getting help from government agencies,” makes me ask again the question:

“WHERE DO WE GO FOR HELP?”

The Psalmist asks in Psalm 121:1 “I lift up my eyes to the hills – where does my help come from?” His answer is, “My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.”

If my help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth, there is no need any more for me to worry.

a.  In Psalm 18:6 David tells us that in his distress he not only called, but he cried to his God for help. And what happened? His cry came before the ears of the LORD.

But remember also that David says “my God”. Can you say “my God?”

b.  In Psalm 30:2 David called again for help to the LORD, his God, and we read that the LORD healed him.

What does it say in Exodus 15:26? “‘ … , for I am the LORD, who heals you.'”

c.  In Psalm 33:20 the Psalmist says that he is waiting in hope for the LORD. Why? Because the LORD is not only his help, but also his shield.

d. In Psalm 46:1 the Sons of Korah say three things about God:

aa.  He is their refuge.

bb.  He is their strength.

cc.  He is their ever-present help in trouble.

That’s why there is no fear in their hearts.

In Psalm 108:12 David says, “Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless.”

David had also given up on getting help from people (government agencies).

What about us?