In May of 2015 the signboard said:
GOOD THING GOD DOESN’T
TAKE VACATIONS!
We’re at the time of the season when school is about to close, the weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer… and people are thinking about getting away. When you’re on vacation, you’re away from the normal routine. You can put some distance between yourself and the concerns of life. You can even put some space between yourself and those who love and depend on you. When you’re on vacation, there are just some things that will have to be put on hold until you get back.
But what about God? What if you hit a rough spot, prayed fervently, but then got the cold feeling that heaven was closed. That God wasn’t listening. Wait until next week.
But God is ALWAYS just a prayer away. Actually He’s even closer than that! And, truth be told, Jesus is already praying for us (through the Holy Spirit) even when we don’t know it.
Customer Service?
Have you ever tried to get help by calling “Customer Service?” Even though “your call is very important to them…” you wait on hold forever, listening to elevator music, until the connection dies and you get hung up on.
Wouldn’t it be great if someone were always on the other end of the line?
Expert Help!
OK. Maybe you do eventually get through and can talk to someone at Customer Service. But are they of any help? Do they give you any answers or do they just blow you off?
Unlike Customer Service, God is always there and really does want to talk to you! In fact, Jesus prays for us and the Holy Spirit helps us pray back…
Wrong Department?
How many times have you eventually reached somebody but then they transfer you to someone else? And then that person can’t help you either?
God doesn’t take vacations, He’s always there, and He wants to help you with any problem you may be facing. When you turn to God, you’re talking to the right person…
Hebrews 4:14-16 (from The Message)…
Now that we know what we have — Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God — let’s not let it slip through our fingers.
We don’t have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He’s been through weakness and testing, experienced it all — all but the sin.
So let’s walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help.
Jesus, our High Priest, is always there. He loves us, wants to listen, and knows how to help. And… He never goes away on vacation!
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