July 17, 2015: SOAP #2052:

Scripture: Isaiah (NIV) 31:1 How terrible it will be for those who go down to Egypt for help! How terrible for those who depend on horses! They trust in how many chariots they have. They trust in how strong their horsemen are. But they don’t look to the Holy One of Israel. They don’t ask the LORD for his help.
2 He too is wise. He can bring horrible trouble. He does what he says he’ll do. He’ll rise up against everyone who does what is evil. He’ll fight against those who help them.

Observation: God had special plans for Israel. He would send His son, Jesus, the Messiah, to the world through Israel. God still has a plan for Israel in these last days. He is still wise. He can still bring trouble to those who do evil and fight against those who help those doing the evil. He still does what He says He will do. He is still The World’s Greatest Helper!

Application: The God of Israel’s past is the God of their present and future. He is my God too! I can trust him. It is good to have him on my side fighting for me and not against me. He keeps his word to me. He is my Greatest Helper!

Prayer: Heavenly Father, you have always been and continue to be my Greatest Helper. How could I ever trust anyone more than you! Amen