Mustard Seed Thoughts : Don't Count on Me

I may not see in front of me, But I can see for miles around when I look over my shoulder, and Lord, it`s clear. You`ve brought me here, So faithful every step of the way. What can I do but follow you, For You are the Way, the Truth, the Life, And You`ve promised never to leave me, My Savior, my friend, From beginning to end.

I Am Found In You by Steven Curtis Chapman

Don't Count on Me

By: Ron Edmondson Tuesday, February 13, 2001

Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless. Psalm 60:11 NIV

I have never been to war. I have, however, had the experience of meeting some veterans of foreign war. As a true patriot, I have the utmost respect for our armed service personnel in my country. Growing up in a military town, I tear up at official military functions. God bless our men and women in uniform!

I recall hearing someone who was wounded in action say once, that on the battlefield, when you face the enemy, there is no greater time when your dependence upon God is needed. I can only imagine the genuine fear that one must face when their life is in such danger.

I don't know about you, but this world seems like a war zone sometimes. No, I don't feel the danger that our military often do, but there are moments when I feel the things important to me are in jeopardy. Times when the doctor gives a loved one unfavorable news. Times when the bank account doesn't balance, because there is more outgoing than incoming. Times when my children are challenging my parenting skills. Times when there are decisions to make bigger than my ability to reason. Just the process of daily living often causes me to realize I have no strength on my own. I suspect that is how those in real war feel.

The Psalmist recognized that the help of man was really worthless. Certainly God gives us each other to help us along our way, but when the real problems come, only One can help us through. If you were in trouble, I would try to help you, but I can assure you, if the problem gets too big, I'm of no use! The One and Only God the Creator, the One who knows how to paint a sunset and send waves along the ocean surface, is the One who can fight the struggles we face in life.

When life is at its worst (and its best) we need a Savior!

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