Why is it often so hard to ask for or receive help? Is it because asking would make you feel weak and inadequate or indebted to another person? Would they, perhaps, learn something about you which causes you to be embarrassed or more vulnerable than you want to be? Could it be that you simply don’t know to whom or how to make your need known? What are some of he other reasons that make many of us are often too slow to admit we could use assistance or too reticent to give others the opportunity to serve us in some way. After all, we don’t want to bother anyone else with our issues or needs.
There was a time in David’s life when he needed God’s help because King Saul and his 3,000 men were all searching for him in the Desert of En Gedi. David didn’t hesitate to call out to God for help. He knew his only hope for survival would be found through the protection and aid of El Shaddai, the all-powerful One. Even in the desperation of those days, he knew he could count on the Lord’s love for him and on the promises he had been given throughout his life. As he came honestly and boldly before his God with both praise and petitions the Lord gave him not only deliverance but the opportunity to bring glory to his God. Instead of treating King Saul with revenge and anger, he spared the king’s life1 (I Samuel 23 – 24)
It may be highly unlikely you will find yourself being physically pursued by those who are so jealous of you that they want to kill you, but it is extremely likely you will find yourself in places where you really need some kind of protection or help. Is there any chance you will be willing to turn to God in both praise and petition when you find yourself in trouble or facing serious temptation so that He can show you His love? He just may want to do it through other people, you know, if you are willing to ask and to receive it.
I love this devotion and I pray that many in India would read this. Praise God.