Psalm 108:12
“Give us help from trouble, for the help of man is useless.”
When I was in high school, I had a fight with one of my classmates. Before the fight, I had planned with a friend to support me because I was sure he could defeat my opponent.
With that confidence, I went ahead with the fight, expecting my friend to step in at the right moment. However, to my surprise, he disappeared and never showed up to assist me.
After the fight—where I was thoroughly beaten—I found my friend and asked why he didn’t come to help. His response shocked me. He said he deliberately didn’t show up because I believed I could fight, and he wanted me to see that I couldn’t.
That day, I learned a valuable lesson: man can choose not to help you, even when they have the capacity to do so, for their own personal reasons.
Why You Cannot Fully Rely on Men
- Man can disappoint you.
No matter how reliable someone seems, they are still human and can fail you for various reasons. - Men are limited.
People can only do what they have the capacity to do. They are not all-powerful. - Men have personal ambitions.
Even when people can help, they may prioritize their own needs first. This is simply human nature. - The heart of man is unpredictable.
Some people will listen to your problems, not because they want to help, but just to gossip or mock you.
Conclusion: God is the Ultimate Helper
Unlike men, God never fails. He is always willing and able to help in times of trouble. Not only does He have the capacity to help, but He can also send people to assist you, even if they don’t like you.
So, if you’re facing issues you can’t handle on your own, remember this: you have a God who is more than able. Call on Him, and He will show forth His power in your life.
Pray today—He is waiting to hear your voice and to reveal His glory through you, so the world may know that our God is mighty to save.
