IS THERE A HOPE?
This passage is a poem in the Bible talking of life’s problems,
which make people to cry out in despair, especially when they realize
that they are helpless with no hope around. “Why should it happen to
me - unemployment, sickness, financial crisis, family problems… ?”.
This is the question we often ask ourselves when we face problems in
life. We feel like running away and hiding from all these problems. It
is a natural reaction to be angry in such situations, especially, when
things happen which we do not like.
Is there a hope in a situation like this? YES when we turn to God and
seek His help. It is God’s desire to help us in situations like
this. The song writer tells of his experience when he sought God.
GOD ANSWERS:
“I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me; he freed me from all
my fears. Find out for yourself how good the Lord is. Happy are those
who find safety with him.” (Psalm 34: 4, 8)
Be assured that God is faithful to all his promises and
he will be near you when you cry unto him in faith. Your cry will turn into joyful songs
of praise as the song writer discovered when he turned to God.
“Why am I so sad ? Why am I so
troubled ? I will put my hope in God, and once again I will praise him,
my saviour and my God.” (Psalm 43: 5)
The ‘Good News’ in the Bible is
that people can have direct access to God and live a life under the
shadow and protection of the Almighty God, free from unnecessary fears.
“For God has said, “I will never leave you; I will never abandon
you.” Let us be bold and then say, “The Lord is my helper, I will
not be afraid. What can anyone do to me ?” (Hebrews 13: 5b-6)
HOW TO APPROACH GOD?
When we seek God, the Bible tells us to be humble and also to ask his forgiveness for
all our wrongdoings(sins). In the same way, we must also forgive others who might have
done something against us.
“…The scripture says, “God
resists the proud, but shows favour to the humble.” Humble yourselves,
then, under God’s mighty hand, so that he will lift you up in his own
good time. Leave all your worries with him, because he cares for you.”
“When you pray and ask for something,
believe that you have received it, and you will be given whatever you
ask for. And when you stand and pray, forgive anything you may have
against anyone, so that your Father in heaven will forgive the wrongs
you have done.”
(1Peter 5: 5b-7; Mark 11: 24b-25)
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