HELP NEEDED!

One of the great American authors, Alex Haley, had a picture on a wall in his office that attracted much attention. It always aroused the interest of his visitors because no one could understand its significance to the writer.

On one occasion a visitor with a perplexed look on his face asked, “Alex, why do you have a picture of a turtle sitting on the top of a fence post?”

Haley replied, “Anytime I start to thinking, ‘Isn’t it marvelous what I’ve done,’ I look at that picture and remember how this turtle – me – got on that post.”

Sometimes, perhaps most of the time for some of us, it is difficult to admit that if it were not for the help of others we would not be where we are. From our earliest moments until this present hour, we are encouraged by nearly everyone to believe that we can do it all by ourselves.

God, speaking through Isaiah said, “…encourage one another with the words, ‘Be strong!’“ What great advice!

Each day God brings into our lives individuals who need help, encouragement, inspiration, words of sympathy or a look of empathy.

A Christian is a life through which Christ lives, a voice through which He speaks and a hand through which He helps.

Blessed is the Christian who encourages others.

Prayer:  Father, may we take seriously the fact that You expect us to reach up to You for guidance and then out to others in love to show Your grace and mercy. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Scripture For Today: They help each other and say to their companions, “Be strong!” Isaiah 41:6