In the Shadows

Rescue me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the grasp of the wrongdoer and ruthless man, Psalm 71:4 NASB Rescue me – Rescue is a very practical experience. It isn’t to be found in the next world. There is little point in waiting to die so that you can…

Who Will Help Us?

For I am the Lord your God, who upholds your right hand, Who says “Do not fear, I will help you.”  Isaiah 41:13  NASB Help – It takes a long time to get to the place where we ask for help.  We often know we need help but there is something in us that continues…

The Man With The Gun

O Israel, you are destroyed, but your help is in Me! Hosea 13:9 Help – One of the most important themes of Scripture is the sovereignty over the history of men.  This is a significant part of the Exodus drama.  The prophets consistently proclaim God’s total control of the affairs of all men, righteous or…

The Nature of God

Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; Psalm 79:9 Help Us – I’m just guessing but I suspect that each of us has vocalized a prayer just like this one.  No matter what your circumstances in life, there will always be a time when you ask for God’s help. …

Help

For I am the Lord your God, who upholds your right hand, Who says “Do not fear, I will help you”. Isaiah 41: 13 Help – This word comes from a root word (azar) meaning to rescue or save or to excuse.  The general sense is military assistance, but in the Psalms God’s help arrives…