Psalm 91:14-16
The Lord says,
“If you love me
and truly know who I am,
I will rescue you
and keep you safe.
When you are in trouble,
call out to me.
I will answer and be there
to protect and honor you.
You will live a long life
and see my saving power.”
Scripture taken from the Contemporary English Version © 1991,1992, 1995 by American Bible Society, Used by Permission.
A
new catch-phrase has emerged in our culture for times when people are
in a dire situation and call on help “from a higher power”. We call
this the “Come to Jesus” moment. If you were to be in a car wreck or
suffering some other sudden crisis or emergency…if you found yourself
facing the wrath of a tornado – or someone who was angry and about to
assault you…if you were in a desperate situation, such as the breakdown
of a relationship or the loss of a loved one…you might cry out, “Help
me, Jesus!”
Would God/Jesus hear you? Certainly. Would He
rescue you? Perhaps. Am I saying that God does not always answer our
prayers? Absolutely not! What I am saying is that a lot of people cry
out to God or Jesus when there is trouble…but when the crisis passes,
they return to their old way of living and leave Him out of the
equation. We’ve all done this at one point or another, and I can tell
you from personal experience that the attitude and intention with which
we call on God for help makes all the difference.
When I was a
young adult, particularly during my college years, I called on God
often. I used my little green (school color) Gideon New Testament to
find scriptures to help with various situations, and I read them often
and talked to God about them. And God saw me through each time of
need. So, what was missing?
Today, I see that the difference
in my relationship has to do with my heart. I loved God and believed in
Him. I would have to say that my “trust” in Him to answer then was more
of the “I sure hope You will” kind of trust than the “I know that You
hear me and will address this perfectly” variety. Today, I have a deep,
abiding confidence that I truly know who God is…and a much clearer
understanding of how much He cares for me – and how He operates! My
trust is not just that God will answer…but that He will do so in His
timing – and perfectly – whether this is what I asked for or not.
So
IF I were to have a “Come to Jesus” moment today, I would rest in the
comfort and peace of knowing that God heard me – and that He was “on
it”…making everything work together flawlessly for HIS purposes – which
would ultimately be perfect for me. God will rescue you and keep you
safe…if you truly love Him and know who He is. Do YOU have this sort of
relationship with your Heavenly Father? Isn’t it time you did?
©2015 Debbie Robus
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