Our Help Our Deliverer

Psalms‬ ‭40‬:‭16‬-‭17

“But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who long for your saving help always say, “The Lord is great!” But as for me, I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my help and my deliverer; you are my God, do not delay.” Psalms‬ ‭40‬:‭16‬-‭17‬ ‭NIV‬‬

In the immediate context of this Psalm, King David is teaching that though the Lord hears the cries of His children they are to wait patiently for Him because He will work His will in His time, not in our perception of time from our finite perspective.

So many times we find ourselves wound up tight. Worrying and concerned about this and that. It doesn’t really matter what it is we are worrying about, because it’s all the same. We imagine horrible outcomes. What’s the worst that can happen? The problem with this way of thinking is that we rely on our own thoughts, strengths and abilities. But we have access to someone who is perfect, who can do it right and can see me through.

Jesus, You are my help and my deliverer; do not delay, O my God! When I am willing to hand over my concerns and worries, I’m always surprised, yes, it takes me a while to learn things at how much better God’s way is than my way. I think sometimes when we try to take control, we block the opportunity to see small miracles. But in God’s way, everything works out better than we could ever expect. His ways are better.

What a wonderful blessing we have in our Lord. We have a God who thinks of us. He thinks about you. He thinks about me. He is interested in everything about us, from the safety of our children to the trip to the grocery store. Inviting God into everything you do, through prayer, allows you to open your eyes so you can see His miraculous works.

“May all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation say continually, “Great is the Lord!” I find that as I let go of control over things I have no control over, I find God’s hand at work in my life. I can see more clearly how He’s in control and taking care of my needs.

And remembering the way that He cared for my greatest need, being saved from my sins on the cross and rising again that I might spend eternity with Him, certainly makes me say over and over again, “Great is the Lord!!!”

Father, thank You for this day and the breath that we breathe. Lord, let Your abundant blessings flow over my friend and family today. We come before You as poor and needy people, seeking Your help.  Please do not delay in answering our prayers, for we trust in You and know that You are faithful to Your promises. Lord, thank You for Your love and mercy towards us. Lord, use us to be the light of Your love today.

Father, we love You. Amen