I would have to say without out a doubt, in my life, aside from God's free gift of Grace poured out on me, the greatest gift that I've received from God is the gift of my wife, Tia. For almost ten years she has stood by my side, supported me when I needed help, partnered with me in raising our two children and loved me when at times I was so unloveable. It is such a blessing to have that type of companion in your life. It is nice to know that someone is there to share my time, my concerns, my hopes and my dreams with. I would say that God has provided me with quite the helper in my wife. Some of you know exactly what I mean, others are still waiting for their companion and still some of you as the scriptures tell us, God has prepared for singleness. But here's the thing. Whether you're married, your husband or wife has passed away or you're single....God has provided you with a Perfect Helper, a life long companion!
"And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever, the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you." John 14:16-17
The time was quickly approaching for Jesus to fulfill His earthly mission and He was trying to prepare His disciples for what lie ahead. Soon He would leave them but He promised "not to leave them". Jesus said that God would send "a helper" that never would leave the believers of Jesus Christ. Jesus did not abandon us, and will never abandon us! Even now our Great King sits on His Heavenly throne awaiting the coming of His children into the Kingdom of God. The Helper that Jesus spoke of is clearly identified in vs. 26 of chapter 14 as the Holy Spirit who, "will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I have said to you."
So often we feel alone, like it's just us facing this whole world. We think to ourselves that it's just me in this battle and not to expect any help. Jesus said, "I am the Light", (John 8:12) meaning that He is the One who can light up our dark and alone places, and provide the help that we need to get through.
Now I'll be the first to admit that I am far from the perfect helper. Sometimes I even probably make things more difficult for my wife but with God, He'll always provide what He knows we need, help when He sees us struggling, and step up and in when we seem to only fall down.
I'm sure you've heard the saying "you can't be all things to all people". How true that is. I know that no matter how hard I try I will never be able to be my wife's perfect helper or vise versa but God, through Jesus Christ, with the help of the Holy Spirit can be our "ALL IN ALL".
"May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble; May the name of the God of Jacob defend you; May He send you help from the sanctuary, and strengthen you out of Zion; May he remember all your offerings, and accept your burnt sacrifice. May He grant you according to your heart's desire, and fulfill all your purpose." Psalm 20:1-4
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Awww....That was very sweet. I am thankful that God has chosen me to be your wife. He has blessed me more than I could have ever imagined, He gave me a husband that follows Him and two amazing children. Without the 3 of you, I don't know where I would be. Thank you!!
ReplyDeletePS~ I'm also very thankful that you have acknowledged that you aren't always the perfect helper and MOST of the time you make things more difficult for me. HaHa....you didn't think this comment was going to be ALL sweet, did you? ; ) I love you!!!!!