Psalm 146:3-5, “Don’t put your confidence in powerful people; there is no help for you there. When they breathe their last, they return to the earth, and all their plans die with them. But joyful are those who have the God of Israel as their helper, whose hope is in the LORD their God.”
Has someone ever broken their promise to you that you admired due to their position? The psalm writer of Psalm 146 portrays influential people making false promises they cannot supply or fulfill. They are an inadequate protector, defender, shield, and redeemer. Yet Jesus Christ is the Redeemer, the Messiah, our LORD and Savior. He brings hope and help to those in need.
We need to choose Jesus Christ to be our supreme influencer. Have you ever had a time in your life where it could only be explained as God did that? I have had several. Remind yourself of those past provisions of blessings you received undeservedly. Yet God did that for you because He loves and cares about you. There is hope because He will supply all of your needs because He is your great shepherd, as David declared in Psalm 23:1 and said that he “lacked nothing.”
Need real help? Trust God to do mighty things as David prayed in Psalm 60:11, “Oh, please help us against our enemies, for all human help is useless.” Maybe you are frustrated with your circumstances or inconsistencies in others. We have Psalm 33:10-11 to reassure us as it says, “The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations and thwarts their schemes. But the LORD’s plans stand firm forever; his intentions can never be shaken.” When you wonder if there is anyone you can really trust, remember your Creator, the great I AM, as it states in Psalm 71:5a, “O LORD, you alone are my hope.” Seek His counsel.
Your life is a testimony of what God has done in your life. Place your confidence in Him. Powerful people will come and go, but you have God as your helper. He will give you all you need, and here is where and who your hope rests in despite any powerful person– “The LORD always keeps his promises; he is gracious in all he does.” Psalm 145:13b.
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