DCLM Higher Everyday 15 August 2023 — Jehovah, My Helper
DCLM Higher Everyday 15 August 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Jehovah, My Helper
Topic: Jehovah, My Helper
Text: Psalms 121:1-8
1(A Song of degrees.) I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
2My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.
3He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
4Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
5The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.
6The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
7The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
8The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.
Key Verse: “My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber” (Psalms 121:2, 3).
Message
The prince of preachers, C.H. Spurgeon says, “Show rich men how rich you are in your poverty when the Lord God is your helper. Show the strong man how strong you are in your weakness when underneath you are the everlasting arms.” Our helper, Jehovah, the Man of war, who made all things by His Knowledge, wisdom, foresight and power, is stronger than the most powerful individual or group of people. So, who can be against you?
God is a reliable and faithful helper to those who trust in Him. Once we yield our hearts to Him, through Jesus Christ, He takes over our protection, provision and sustenance, both physical and spiritual. Thus, the people that do know their God shall, indeed, be strong, and do exploits (Daniel 11:32). Young Daniel proved this eternal truth while in Babylon’s captivity; he maintained his devotion to God at the time that it was unlawful to do so in Babylon. It landed him in the lions’ den but he came out unscathed. You too can discover this hidden treasure and, by it, excel above your fellows.
Quote: He takes over our protection
Challenge: Make Jehovah your only Helper.
Prayer for today: I am resolved to make you my helper today, so help me God.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
