God is Your Source

In Psalms 121:1, the psalmist asks a question, “I look to the mountains; where will my help come from?” (GNB). While the question is evidently rhetorical/poetic, many today really have a problem answering that question.

Now, if we’re to be real with ourselves, we all need help; especially in these dire times that we live in. The cost of living skyrockets every day, the inflation rate’s rising alarmingly (along with the attendant “shrinkflation”). And the wealthgap between the haves and the have-nots keeps increasing that the “Occupy Movement” may soon need to rephrase their war slogan.

Added to these is the constant threat to life and property and the general uncertainty bedevilling every sector of the economy.

It’s no wonder our prayer points have gradually changed over the years. It’s no wonder ministry emphasis have transformed with time to cater for more “financial miracles” that were unheard of in the times of our Lord or the Apostles. It’s no wonder that self-help seminars are now a staple in our church calendars. It’s no wonder books about getting help are bestsellers, or that the prayer points concerning “destiny-helpers” gets prayed the loudest …

It’s no wonder; even God should know that we need all the help we can.

Nevertheless, in all our searching for help, we may need to remind ourselves that God is the only help we need. The dynamics and structure of the economy may have changed over time, the art of ministry may have taken new dynamics, parenting and discipline may not be as straightforward as in yesteryears, etc. But God hasn’t changed. He’s still as powerful today as He was yesterday. Solving problems hasn’t become harder for Him, and the servers in heaven aren’t being overwhelmed with our modern troubles.

God’s still ever willing and ever able to help us if we reach out to Him today.

As the MSG translation puts it, why should I look up to the mountains, “does my strength come from mountains? No, my strength comes from GOD, who made heaven, and earth, and mountains. –  Ps 121:1-2 (MSG).

AMEN.

More Blessings await you today; you’ll not miss them in Jesus’ Name.

GREG ELKAN