All of us look to help from
others at times. Some of us are just
downright open and forthright and even aggressive in seeking help. Others of us hope that those around will notice
our need for help, or will respond to our quiet pleas for help.
There are times in most people’s
lives when this need is very real.
Perhaps the death of someone very close.
Or the time when your career you had so long worked on is falling apart
– maybe you lose your employment. Or
maybe a serious illness. Or the
rejection by someone you had counted on for life, like a spouse. Or perhaps even some mental illness –
especially depression in this highly active world. Americans are not good in recognizing or
dealing with mentally ill people.
Sometimes help may come. Sometimes you may receive feedback and help
from a few. Sometimes you may in fact
receive a great deal of help.
But there are real times in life
when it seems no one understands. And I
do mean no one. Especially when the
issue has to do with human relations, a troubled or even dangerous
relationship, there are times when others just cannot see. They are not close enough to see, the problem
never manifests in front of them so they can see.
Yes, Virginia, there are times
when there is no one on earth to help.
It really is true.
There is only God. If you know how to reach out to him God
surely is enough, if you do so in time and if you can hear from him and
recognize what he is doing or wants you to do.
If you are dealing with a dangerous situation especially you may have to
take some bold action, and unless you have a
really close friend to bounce your plans off of, one who can empathize
even though not understanding, you are alone in the human world.
There is only God. Let’s be honest. In all that really matters, in truth and
meaning of life and future hope and such, there is only God.
The title of this piece fits
individuals in the quandary I have mentioned above. It also fits larger groups at times. What about the Jews in concentration camps in
WW II? What about the people in the path
of horrible terrorist groups in the Middle East, people who are just being eliminated?
The message in this short piece is
to get busy working on your relationship with God. You need to know him. You need to be able to go to him and get
answers. You need to be able to hear
him. And getting to that position takes
some time and effort. Don’t put it
off. It is your lifeline to truth and
hope, your gateway to the Creator.
Keep Your Eyes on Jesus!
Copyright © 2014 by John
Newlin
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