The Special of the Day… From the Orange Moon Cafe…
"A Very Present Help"
I recently heard about an event from afar that filled me with sadness. The details are not necessary to recount, but suffice it to say I wondered how the people involved could navigate through waters of tragedy so deep and dark that it seemed their hearts would surely be overwhelmed.
I then remembered the truth, that God did not know the matter "from afar." Moreover, He could do something about it, and He also called me to also do something about it.
"Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort, who comforteth us in all our tribulation" (II Corinthians 1:3-4).
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all."
(I Timothy 2:1)
No waters of this present life are so dark and deep that "the God of all comfort" cannot administer His solace to those who turn their hearts toward Him by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. He is that present, that near, that involved, that able, and most of all, that willing to apply His balm to the most broken of hearts. "Thou, o Lord, art full of compassion" (Psalm 86:15). Solace awaits in the very midst of sorrow for all who bring their hearts to His heart in times when no other hope or help exists.
Those involved in the tragedy mentioned will need a miracle that far transcends physical healing or earthly provision. They will require ongoing administration of the presence and power of God to bestow and keep their hearts in peace. The Prince of peace is able to do that. He is willing to do that. He is present to do that. "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble" (Psalm 46:1). My prayer is that those involved in the tragedy will realize and turn their hearts toward the One who will help them as they look to Him. "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me" (Psalm 23:4).
Perplexity became opportunity for prayer in the matter mentioned. Indeed, God does not allow us to be made aware of human sorrow without purpose. He calls us to seek His divine comfort for the hurting and brokenhearted. Our Father doubtless responds in ways we cannot see, but of which we can be sure as "the God of all comfort" and the Father "full of compassion" works to provide His "very present help" in the deepest and darkest of troubled waters.
"Fear thou not, for I am with thee. Be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee, yea, I will help thee, yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness… For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not, I will help thee."
(Psalm 41:10; 13).
Weekly Memory Verse
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort, who comforteth us in all our tribulation."
(II Corinthians 1:3-4).
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