The Lord has helped us

  

Text: 1 Samuel 7:12(KJV)

Then Samuel took a stone, and set it b

etween Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, Hitherto hath the LORD helped us.

Friends, often times we tend to focus on what lies ahead and forget to acknowledge how far God has already helped us to go through the thick and thin seasons of the year. Yes, life journey was marked by uncertainties and seasons when strength seems insufficient. But, we are here to recognize that it has been the help of God almighty who has brought us thus far. Hebrew 13:6 The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. It has been a journey by His strength, not by might nor by power. The victories and the testimonies has been by His divine intervention if we can sincerely take stock. God did all for us to arrive here today. He is indeed our Ebenezer which is the stone of our help as individuals, families, organizations, nations etc. Yes, for all the answered prayers, it has been the help of God. It is important we pause and reflect on His faithfulness as to strengthen our faith for the future. We can’t take the glory of the year to ourselves. Our help is from the Lord. Psalm 121:1-2 - I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.

Interestingly, we must learn to reflect on the past victories and give God all the glory as we testify and return quality thanks to God which will ultimately yield to our wholeness. We need God to strengthen our hope and help in Him. Indeed, we are grateful for the peace that came by His help inspite of the challenges around us. He is ever present in the time of trouble. We can’t forget too fast. Psalm 46:1- God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Hence our trust in God gives us confidence that He will help us again as we continue to declare God’s faithfulness over the present concern. I pray His help over us will not cease rather it shall overflow into the coming year in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT: 

Father, when I look back, I see Your hand sustaining me, delivering me, and guiding me, help me never to forget Your faithfulness in Jesus name 

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, your past, your present, and your future are secure in Him.