I stood along the sidewalk with those holding signs and shouting words of encouragement.
I once had the opportunity to be in New York City during the New York City Marathon. Bystanders watched as someone they knew ran by. Their words of encouragement were helpful and appreciated, but that’s as far as their assistance could go.
As we run the race of life, we have a supporter who is able and willing to help us in whatever way we need it. 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.The verse’s progression is beautiful and comforting.
Sometimes, we may only need encouragement, and God sends the right verse to our minds. At other times, we may need a helping hand, and God brings things or people into or out of our situation according to His wisdom. At still other times, we are at the end of all other helps. God comes and takes hold of us, supporting us as we put the entirety of our weight and burden on Him.
Whatever the breadth or depth of help we need, we don’t have to fear. Our heavenly Father knows the exact spot to meet us. He also has the perfect degree of assistance we need.
God–the Highest and the Holiest—knows exactly where you are and what you need. Rather than fear, trust Him.
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Mark Bevis is an ordained minister who has had the privilege of preaching on street corners, in living rooms, and in pulpits across the United States and Europe. Most of his years in ministry have been spent as a missionary in Lithuania and as a bi-vocational pastor in Idaho.