A Present Help!

Today I want us to look at the eagerness of God towards us. The truth is God gets to us in far less time than it takes us to get to Him. Many times, we linger, we hesitate simply wondering what He thinks of us, and how we will be received upon our return.

But God runs to us, His help is immediate. The bible calls it “help in the time of need Psalm 46:1. There is no other help that will reach you more quickly.

The bible says, Isaiah 65:24 Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear. God’s attitude towards us is never uncaring, unresponsive, unmoved or unconcerned.

God is looking for any kind of opportunity in your life, and when He sees that opportunity you will see how quickly He reaches you.

Acts 9:1-19

1.   God reached Saul of Tarsus a lot quicker than Saul of Tarsus reached God.

Saul did his best to run from the Lord. He wanted no part of salvation. He had all the religion he could stand. It had become a big business with him. He loved publicity and acceptance by society. He kept the ceremonial law meticulously. He moved in the best of circles, yet he never mover toward repentance. But all the time God was moving towards him.

One might think if I show no sign of interest then maybe He will leave me alone. But that is not what grace and mercy does. It doesn’t force itself upon you but is constantly making itself available.

Saul finds himself cornered, he is able to run no further. And in that moment God ran towards him. He said to Ananias [Acts 9:11,12] “Arise, and go into the street which is called straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one who is called Saul of Tarsus; for behold he prayeth and hath seen a vision of a man named Ananias coming in and putting his hands on him that he may receive his sight.

God always got to Saul quickly. He was always running towards him and reaching him where and when others could not reach him. Which is why Saul ended up converted and became Paul.

God ran towards Paul in prison and broke down bars and doors before anyone could pay his bail. God ran towards Paul in shipwrecks, again when a venomous snake coiled around his arm, the bible says, Acts 28:5 And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm.

It is the very nature of God to run towards us. I don't know what you are facing today but I do know this. God is nearer to you than you possibly know. Your trial, your crisis is merely an opportunity to do what He does best. God loves a challenge so give Him your challenge today and let Him be praised for the outcome.