God's Glory Church

“The Lord is my helper, and I am not afraid of anyone.” — Hebrews 13:6

My friend Reilly is approaching his 85th birthday! Ever since our first conversation over 35 years ago, he has always been a source of inspiration for me. When he recently revealed that he had completed a book manuscript and embarked on another ministry initiative after his retirement, I was intrigued but not surprised.

At the age of 85, the biblical hero Kalev was not ready to stop either. Faith and devotion to God sustained him during many decades of living in the desert to receive God’s promised inheritance. Kalev said: “Today I am still strong, as on the day when Moses sent me – what was my strength then, such is my strength now, to fight, and to go out, and to come” (Ezek. 14:11). How did he plan to win? “The Lord will be with me, and I will drive them out, as the Lord said” (v. 12).

Regardless of age, stage of life, or circumstances, God will help all who put their full trust in Him. In Jesus Christ, our Savior, God has become visible to us. Thanks to Christ, the Gospel inspires us to believe in God. Jesus showed God’s care and compassion to all who turned to Him for help. The author of the Epistle to the Hebrews said: “The Lord is my helper, and I will not be afraid of anyone” (Heb. 13:6). Young or old, weak or strong, imprisoned or free, running or lame – what prevents us from asking Him for help today?

Who inspired you to believe in God? How do you see God as the source of help in all things?

Almighty God, help me to see You as a source of help in all circumstances.

Author: Arthur Jackson