In 1 Samuel 7 the Israelites went to a place to repent and return to the Lord. The Philistines heard about it and showed up for battle. The Israelites were scared, but they asked Samuel to intercede for them. God showed up and thundered with a loud voice that caused panic and confusion. Israel ran after them and won the victory. Verse 12 says, “Then Samuel took a stone and set it between Mizpah and Shen, and he named it Ebenezer (stone of help), saying, ‘Thus far the Lord has helped us’” (AMP). This story is a great reminder that what seems impossible to you is possible for God. He helped them after intercession and He will help you too.
Here are some Bible verses where God helped:
1. I was fiercely attacked and was being defeated, but the Lord helped me.
Psalm 118:13 GNT
2. The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him.
Psalms 28:7 NKJV
3. He helped me out of danger; he saved me because he was pleased with me.
Psalm 18:19 GNT
4. Out of my deep anguish and pain I prayed, and God, you helped me as a father. You came to my rescue and broke open the way into a beautiful and broad place.
Psalms 118:5 TPT
5. For God says, “At just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you.” Indeed, the “right time” is now. Today is the day of salvation.
2 Corinthians 6:2 NLT
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Devotions by Chris Hendrix 