January 6, 2013

¹ I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
    where does my help come from?
² My help comes from the Lord,
    the Maker of heaven and earth.  Psalm 121:1,2 (NIV)

An interesting Gallup poll question would be, "When you are having a problem or troublesome time/incident in life, to where do you turn for help?"

I imagine the question would be met with a question similar to, "In what area is the problem?"

Financial?  A trusted financial adviser.  Relationship?  A counselor.  Work related?  A colleague.   While these sources of advice might be reasonable secondary sources of council, the front-line go-to guy has to be our Heavenly Father.

Jesus promised He would not leave us alone when he returned to heaven. (John 14)  The Holy Spirit indwells each Christian.  It guides, teaches and intercedes for us.  

Before any calls are made to E.F. Hutton, Eagle's Wings Counseling, or the veteran teacher across the hall, go to your prayer closet.  Allow the Holy Spirit to guide and teach.  In addition to eternal salvation for those who believe on his name, Jesus Christ's death and resurrection provided believers with here-and-now advantages.

Direct access to "the Maker of heaven and earth" and the indwelling Holy Spirit. That is where we should seek help.  "My help comes from the LORD."