Where Does Our Help Come From?

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are conformed by God.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

My heart aches and my prayers go out to all the people in the areas that were ravaged by all the tornados yesterday. I have watched the news in disbelief at the tremendous amount of destruction that these tornados caused and continue to be saddened each time the death toll rises. While I do not always understand why things happen, I do understand that God is in complete control of each and every situation and that we just have to trust God in everything, good and bad.

I also know that out of this tragedy will come great triumph. It is strange how things work, but I have heard it said many times that it is out of great tragedy that the human spirit becomes great. Personally I think it not simply the human spirit, but the spirit of God within us that shines a little brighter during these dark times. After all, isn’t it in the darkest times that we need the light the most? Even in the darkest of times, God promised that he would never leave us nor forsake us---we have to never let go of this promise. At a time like this I can not help but think of the scripture in Psalm 121, ‘I lift my eyes to the hills---where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.’ While I don’t always have the right words to say, I do know where to find the words that we all need in every situation and that is in the Word of God.

Fear nor, for I am with you;

Be no dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you,

Yes, I will help you,

I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:10