Turning To God

When the men of Israel saw that they were in danger (for the people were distressed), then the people hid in caves, in thickets, in rocks, in holes, and in pits. 1 Samuel 13:6

It is easy to see the circumstance of Israel by this picture of terrified people hiding anywhere they could find a place. But how like the fallen Adam they are in this moment! God had brought them to the promised land and they were hiding in the bushes. We might see their military as disarmed and impotent, or their leaders as weak, but what about their faith in God? After all those miracles, did Israel really need a strong leader to turn them to God in this moment? Could they not turn themselves each to prayer in faithful God?

We can understand that too in this age as so many of our fellows will not turn to God, not even in fear or under threat of catastrophe. They need us to do our thing; that thing those who follow our Lord Jesus do so well: we comfort them with the good news of Jesus our Savior. Mercy, compassion, love, and the joy of knowing Christ Jesus are just what our neighbors need in this world where each trip to the fair might be their last. And we can turn to God for the right words in every time and place!

Have a great day in Christ Jesus!

Bucky