We live right off of one of
the main streets here in Redlands. In
fact, our backyard is only around 50 yards away from it. That being said, because our house is so close
to the main road, we hear every ambulance, fire truck, and police car that whizzes
by. And let me tell you, at times it
seems like a constant procession.
So the other day as an
ambulance was screaming its siren past our house, I thought of God. I thought,
“Lord, in a way, You’re like that ambulance.”
What I mean is, just like the
person who needs help and calls for the ambulance and the ambulance comes, so
it is with our Lord. But so much better.
An ambulance doesn’t know there’s
trouble until the call comes in. An
ambulance doesn’t know where to go or what to do until it’s given directions
and instructions. An ambulance may be
hindered by traffic or other circumstances as it tries to make its way to the
one in need.
Not so with God. Our sovereign Lord knows all things before we
ever call out to Him. “It shall come to
pass that before they call, I will answer; and while they are still speaking, I
will hear.” Isaiah 65:24
Our sovereign Lord knows our
every need. We need not worry or be fearful when trials come. “But the very
hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore…” Luke 12:7
Our sovereign Lord is always
with us. He never has to make His way to us. “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present
help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1
Am I saying we should only
pray and call out to God when trouble surrounds us? Absolutely not! We should be in communion with God throughout
each and every day, good or bad. All the
while knowing that He is right there with us, always taking care of us.
Dina Pugh
