Ebenezer

 Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen, and called its name Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the Lord has helped us” - I Samuel 7:12.

                   Samuel set up a stone between Mizpah and Shen, and called its name Ebenezer, as a way of expressing his gratitude for God’s help in directing Israel thus far. Ebenezer means “stone of help.” Thus far the Lord had helped us in so many ways. Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand - Isaiah 41:10. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble - Psalm 46:1.  The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me? - Hebrews 13:6. 

                None had helped us except our Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. Give us help from trouble, for the help of man is useless - Psalm 60:11. Do not put your trust in princes, Nor in a son of man, in whom there is no help - Psalm 146:3. Our help comes from the Lord. Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth - Psalm 124:8. I will lift up my eyes to the hills- From whence comes my help?  My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth - Psalm 121:1,2.

                    Like Samuel, let us thank God who had helped us thus far. Listen to Me, O house of Jacob, And all the remnant of the house of Israel, Who have been upheld by Me from birth, Who have been carried from the womb: Even to your old age, I am He, And even to gray hairs I will carry you! I have made, and I will bear; Even I will carry, and will deliver you - Isaiah 46:3-4. You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD; He is their help and their shield. - Psalm 115:11. Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God - Psalm 146:5.

                                                              

PRAYER: Dear Lord, We thank You for helping us thus far. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.