A Call for Help

Bible Reading: Psalm 121:1-7

“Yip! Yip!” The small terrier yelped and fled across the yard to the back door.

“Trixie!” shouted Chloe. “Something’s happened to Trixie!” Chloe and her brother Carson ran to their pet. Chloe picked up Trixie, and the little dog snuggled in her arms, trembling and whining. “Oh, Carson, I think she’s hurt!”

“Where?” asked Carson.

“I don’t know. I can’t see anything wrong,” answered Chloe.

“Let’s check her over,” said Mom, who had come to see what was going on. Chloe gently lowered Trixie to the ground, and they carefully examined her. “Her legs are all right,” said Mom. “I don’t see any signs of broken bones.”

“And she’s not bleeding,” said Carson. “There’s not a spot on her.”

Both of the kids stroked the dog’s sleek fur. “Well, whatever it was, it sure scared her,” said Chloe. “I’ve never seen her run so fast.”

“She’s not the only one who moved fast,” said Mom with a smile. “I hope she appreciates her two protectors!”

“You mean me and Carson, right?” Chloe asked. “Just like you and Dad are our protectors?”

“Last week, my teacher at church said God is our protector,” Carson said. “Mr. Phelps said we can call on God for help any time.”

“When we do that, does He come running like we did?” asked Chloe.

“Interesting question,” said Mom. “Do you think God needs to run?”

Chloe shook her head. “I don’t think so. God is everywhere, and it would be pretty hard to run somewhere when you’re already there.”

Carson grinned and nodded. “Yeah. Like Mr. Phelps said, Jesus is always with us, so He wouldn’t have to come running.”

“That’s true,” said Mom. “He became one of us to save us from the biggest problem of all—sin and eternal separation from God—and we can count on Him to help us with any kind of problem or trouble in our lives. He’ll always come to our rescue.”

Chloe hugged the little dog. “I’m glad Jesus is with me and I don’t have to wait for Him to come when I’m in trouble.” She laughed as Trixie licked her face.

The others laughed with her. “I guess that’s Trixie’s way of thanking you,” said Mom. “Let’s be sure to thank our protector too.” -Rose Goble

How About You?

Do you call on God whenever you’re in trouble? Do you trust Him to help you when you’re scared, lonely, hurt, or in some other difficult situation? If you know Jesus as your Savior, He is right there with you, willing and able to help you through any troubles. Trust Him to help you and guide you as you face problems in life, and be sure to thank Him for watching over you.

Today’s Key Verse:
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. (NKJV)

Today’s Key Thought:

God is willing and able to help you