October 27, 2024
My dearly beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet and bless you all in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May the name of the Lord be glorified. Let’s read together from the book of Psalm 72:12: “For He shall deliver the needy when he cries, the poor also, and him that hath no helper.”
My dear brothers and sisters, today, if you are poor and needy, just an ordinary poor person, and you approach someone for help, they might ignore you. They may pretend not to hear you. Some will disregard you completely. They won’t consider you as a person of worth. They might think, “What difference does it make if this person calls out to us?” And so, they keep going. But God is not like that. “For He shall deliver the needy when he cries, the poor also, and him that hath no helper.”
In the past, the blind man Bartimaeus cried out to Jesus. Jesus was ready to help him, but those nearby tried to silence him, telling him not to disturb Jesus. They attempted to stop him. But if he had been a wealthy or prominent person, and Jesus had called him, they would have said, “Come, sir, Jesus is calling you.” Such is the world. But our Lord isn’t like that. When Bartimaeus, the blind beggar, called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me,” Jesus stopped, asked him to come forward, and inquired what he wanted. Bartimaeus responded, “Lord, open my eyes so I may see.” Jesus immediately performed a miracle, restoring his sight. God granted him divine healing. God hears the cries of the needy, the poor, and those without a helper.
Even if your own spouse, children, or family members may not heed your voice or respect you, God will. He will hear your cry, He will stand by you, and He will solve your problems. Today, call upon God, just as Bartimaeus did. Say, “Lord, help me in this matter.” Not only does God deliver the poor, but He also helps those who have no one to lift them from their fallen state. God will come to the aid of even such as these.
Consider the man at the pool of Bethesda, lying there for 38 years with no one to help him—no parents, siblings, or friends. Jesus went in search of him, saw his suffering, and healed him, sending him home. This is the difference between man and God. We who have Jesus as our God are truly blessed.
In what area do you need help today? One of God’s many names is “Ebenezer,” which means “Helper.” Today, the Lord is ready to extend His hand to help you in your business, job, health, or marriage. In everything, God’s helping hand is there to fulfill the purpose of your life.
Testimony
Brother P. John from Mahabalipuram shares, “Regarding my family matters, I had been asking Brother Stephen through email to pray for my problems. He prayed for me earnestly, sent Bible references, and replied to my emails. Soon after, God answered my prayer requests. On February 9, 2023, my daughter, Evangeline Jenisha, by God’s grace, had a blessed wedding. On February 27, 2023, God helped me to sell my property for a good amount. God also helped my second daughter, Christline Jerusha, to go abroad. Through Brother Stephen’s prayer, God helped my brother-in-law, Jayasinghe, who was in deep debt, to clear his debts and reclaim his home. Truly, God helps those who have no helper.”
Prayer
Dear Lord, we thank You. Lord, You hear the cry of the poor and deliver them, the needy, and those who have no helper. Lord, for those who feel helpless and are longing for Your help, we ask that You come to their aid. For those who have been disappointed and feel let down, we ask for Your miracle and deliverance. May they be rescued from difficult situations and honored. Thank You, Lord, for stopping at the cry of the needy, just as You did for Bartimaeus. For those seeking financial support, a promotion, a transfer, or any form of assistance, we pray that You grant their requests and bring them joy.
In Jesus’ Name, we pray,
Amen.
