Human Response 713: Hear my Prayer and Help

Psalm22:19 But be not thou far from me, O Lord: O my strength, haste thee to help me.

David feels humiliated and stripped of everything, even clothes (like the Messiah on the cross). But he still enjoys the presence of the Lord nearby, and prays for His closeness and strength to come and help him. He is in such dire straits he asks the Lord to hurry up and help him. We may lose goods, fame, child, and wife; let these all be gone they yet have nothing won.

When we feel empty, alone, and losing things, we can always call upon the Lord, who is nearby, for help. He is there, He hears, He cares, He helps. Our sin and sin in the world causes extreme distress, but by our side is the Lord Jesus who helps. Even though God the Father has forsaken His own Son because the sin of the world was upon Him, He carried Him through even unto resurrection and glory.

Because of what Jesus did for us, we can be assured that the Lord will come and help us when we are in suffering, in need and loss. When we are weak and oppressed, then our Lord is strong and uplifting. In any and every situation our loving Lord is there to come and help and strong to save. Ask!