Reformation Lutheran 1997 Lenten Devotional - Number 37
March 20, 1997. Today's Bible verse is Isaiah 50: 4-9a
A Great Deal of Help From My Friend
The song "Bewitched, bothered, and bewildered"
expresses a common predicament these days. Confusion confronts
us on many levels.
A lady stood in the middle of Grand Central Station
hearing the call of the many cities to which trains were going.
Finally she went to the information booth and to the person there
asked... Do you know where I'm going?
How can life stack up with a greater degree of light,
wisdom, value, direction?
Isaiah responds..50:7a The Lord God helps me. 50:4b
morning by morning the Lord wakens my ear to hear as those who
are taught. This sounds like a great deal of help from my friend
The Lord God.
Jesus continually gave wisdom, help, healing, and
light to all in need. Jesus' words were indeed grace to confused
people in confusing situations.
To each of us Jesus comes as help. The Holy Spirit
works through word, sacrament, fellowship and service that we
would not be alone dealing with life's issues.
Yes at times we scratch our heads - what now we ask.
The Apostle Paul in Philippians 4:9 testifies "God
shall supply all your need according to the riches in Christ Jesus."
This sounds like a GREAT deal of HELP from our friend, our Savior
Jesus. Thanks be to God.
Prayer: Lord
Jesus help me today as I face life's questions. Grant me your
wisdom, teach me in your Spirit, waken me to be as one who is
taught, guide me in your love. Amen
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