Relief and Blessings for Those Crying for Help

Imagine this:


"O God, give your own judicial decisions to the king,
And your righteousness to the son of the king.
May he plead the cause of your people with righteousness
And of your afflicted ones with judicial decision.
Let the mountains carry peace to the people,
Also the hills, through righteousness.
Let him judge the afflicted ones of the people,
Let him save the sons of the poor one,
And let him crush the defrauder.
They will fear you as long as there is a sun,
And before the moon for generation after generation.
He will descend like the rain upon the mown grass,
Like copious showers that wet the earth.
In his days the righteous one will sprout,
And the abundance of peace until the moon is no more.
And he will have subjects from sea to sea
And from the River to the ends of the earth.
Before him the inhabitants of waterless regions will bow down,
And his very enemies will lick the dust itself.
The kings of Tar′shish and of the islands—
Tribute they will pay.
The kings of She′ba and of Se′ba—
A gift they will present.
And to him all the kings will prostrate themselves;
All the nations, for their part, will serve him.
For he will deliver the poor one crying for help,
Also the afflicted one and whoever has no helper.
He will feel sorry for the lowly one and the poor one,
And the souls of the poor ones he will save.
From oppression and from violence he will redeem their soul,
And their blood will be precious in his eyes."
- Psalm 72:1-14

These are the heartwarming words penned by King David of ancient Israel. They paint a vivid picture of how God understands our lamentable situation and how he is going to relieve us from it. 

Although this refers to the kingship of David's son Solomon, it is prophetic of what God himself will do under the rulership of his anointed Son and King, Jesus Christ. Hence, this song provides foregleams of what is in store for all those who are crying for help, that is, all humans who are suffering. The God of superb mercy and loving-kindness is certainly going to act in our behalf.

What a refreshing and inspiring assurance!

"WHY?" - Answering The Hardest of Questions

"Why?" 

Just one word and yet may be packed with much anguish and pain.

Here are some expanded questions being asked by many throughout the world:


“Why did you do this to us, God? What did we do to upset you?”


“Where was God? And if God has ultimate control, why did God let this happen?”


“Why did God allow her to die?”


The link below gives enlightenment about this by showing divinely inspired answers to such questions. 

http://www.watchtower.org/e/200611/article_01.htm

Does God Really Care About Us?

Since we live in a world full of cruelty and injustice, many people feel that there is no God, or if there is, he doesn't care about us at all. Many religious leaders teach that the sufferings we experience are God's will, a teaching that turns people away from God and makes them more alienated from him, let alone hate him.

The truth is, God never causes wickedness and sufferings. Job 34:10 says, " Far be it from the true God to act wickedly, and the Almighty to act unjustly!" 

Actually, God has a loving purpose for humans. That is why Jesus taught us to pray: "Our Father in the heavens, let...your Kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also upon earth." (Matthew 6:9,10) God cares so deeply about us that he has made arrangements to provide ways in order to fulfill his purpose. "For God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, in order that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life." (John 3:16) The fact that Jesus has already given his life for us guarantees that soon, all wickedness and sufferings will be gone and that righteous mankind who put faith in God and Jesus will attain eternal life in the new world.

While waiting for the fulfillment of God's purpose, we can make our lives meaningful and satisfying right now, knowing that God cares about us. When we experience adversities or when the wickedness around us becomes too much to bear, this Scripture helps a lot: "Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;  while you throw all your anxiety upon him, because he cares for you." (1 Peter 5:6,7)

Preparing for the Future

Most people today have their minds set on acquiring much material things and make it big in the world. They spend most of their time and energy in working just to have it all or to be economically better off than their friends and neighbors. 

Sometimes, their being busy with such material endeavors leaves them no time for their spiritual needs, which is of paramount importance for a person to have a really meaningful and satisfying life. It's true that material things can do good for our survival, but these cannot give perfect health, extend our lives, keep us away from sickness and accidents, and the likes. 

On the other hand, spiritual riches can benefit us in so many ways even while we live in this wicked and suffering-infested world. They can make our lives truly worth-living and satisfying. Most of all, they can lead us to a future filled with all the things that our hearts desire; to a new paradisaic world where all people will be righteous and perfect and will live eternally just as our loving Creator has purposed it to be. 

It is therefore more important to work harder on acquiring spiritual riches first, that is, pursuing the will of God and abiding by it, than to acquire material things that cannot save us at all and that will be done away with. That means our future, a future that will last forever.

The Scripture below is worth-meditating on.

"For what benefit will it be to a man if he gains the whole world but forfeits his soul? " - Matthew 16:26

Is God Uncaring?

Many people ask, ‘If God cared, would not the world be a very different place?’ If we look around, we can see a world full of war, hatred, and misery. And as individuals, we get sick, we suffer, we lose loved ones in death. Thus, many say, ‘If God cared about us and our problems, would he not prevent such things from happening?’

Is it the will of God that such things are happening? God's own Word, the Bible, answers:

"When under trial, let no one say: 'I am being tried by God.' For with evil things God cannot be tried nor does he himself try anyone." - James 1:13

For further clarification and clearer understanding, feel free to visit this link:

http://www.watchtower.org/e/bh/article_01.htm

Evildoers Will Not Prevail

"Do not show yourself heated up because of the evildoers.

Do not be envious of those doing unrighteousness.

For like grass they will speedily wither,

And like green new grass they will fade away."

- Psalms 37:1,2

Throughout the world, wickedness and lawlessness prevail, which cause the peace-loving and righteous ones to be troubled at heart. They wish that evildoers would be eliminated. Others develop hatred for such persons, willing them to go to death.

On the other hand, there are also those who have become rich or prosperous by engaging in some illegal money-making activities (unrighteousness). It looks like those who engage in such questionable practices are more blessed.

But not really, because the Scriptures above shows that such persons will speedily wither and fade like the grass. They will not prevail forever to ruin the peace of the righteous ones. They may be here now in this world, but in the near future, they will be gone forever.

There Won't Be Any Beggars If...

....Everyone would live a righteous life.

Well, I'm not referring to those who have become rich because they have worked hard or received some inheritance or the likes.

This is about those who may not have the advantage of having a job due to some complicated situations, those who may not have guts and impetus enough to live a better life, or those who have lost hope, feeling that the world conditions are too much for them.

The following quote shows us that the righteous ones will never be left entirely, even their offspring. This is the observation of an ancient king, which is also confirmed by my personal observation and experiences.

"A young man I used to be, I have also grown old,
And yet I have not seen anyone righteous left entirely,
Nor his offspring looking for bread." - Psalm 37:25

Being righteous here means keeping the laws and guidance of our heavenly Father, who is ever loyal to those who completely trust in Him. We can develop such trust by carefully examining His Word and exerting efforts to apply in our lives the righteous principles that we have learned from it. Then our loving Father will always be there to guide us and provide for our spiritual and material needs in different ways.

Meditations

Meditating on these verses can uplift our spirits and empower us to keep on living in righteousness amid this troubled world.

Who Can Protect Us?

"My God is my rock. I shall take refuge in him,

My shield and my horn of salvation,
my secure height."

- Psalm 18:2

Like a mighty secure rock that offers protection, God is a protector for those who run to Him for refuge. He protects them from influences that might damage their spiritual well-being, delivers them from oppression and distress prevalent in this world and provides them with  the opportunity to have everlasting life in the future.

"When I Am Weak, Then I Am Powerful"

"Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses..... 

For when I am weak, then I am powerful." 

- 2 Corinthians 12:10

The daily pressures, challenges and adversities that we face may weaken and paralyze us. However, these are the times when we need strength to cope with our situation. And where can we get the power that we need? No other than the One who gives energy to the tired ones, the Almighty God, Jehovah. All we need to do is approach Him in prayer and ask for His holy spirit to guide and strengthen us. In that way, the most powerful force in the universe, God's holy spirit, empowers us to deal with difficult situations and succeed in our good works. And then we can confidently echo the expression of the apostle Paul quoted above.

Finding Refuge In These Calamitous Days

Recently, calamities have been striking the whole world, leaving thousands of dead and injured people in their wake. Bible prophecies show us that world condition will become worse in these last days. Calamities and wickedness keep on escalating  and battering mankind. Many people are now living in fear. They become hopeless and unsure of the future. Hence, we all need to find refuge somewhere.

This video will help us to see where to find refuge, comfort and hope.

Today's Calamities Lead to Tomorrow's Blessings

These past few months, we have seen and experienced many calamities that sent the world in unprecedented apprehension. Just imagine all the earthquakes, typhoons, floods, volcano eruptions, and many other natural disasters that went striking in succession,  snuffing out thousands of lives and tearing down millions of homes. 

We also hear about economic crises, outbreak of new diseases that turned pandemic, wars between nations, poverty, violence, etc. Things are happening in an epic proportion.

People throughout the world become frantic and many of them have been living in fear. They fear that they may be the next victim; they fear what will come next and where this world is going; they fear what will become of life on earth. 

But then, the situation will not go on like this. In fact, all these events should happen if we are to live a better life in the future. An ancient prophecy mentions about the final part of the days. "You are going to hear of wars and reports of wars; see that you are not terrified. For these things must take place, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be food shortages and earthquakes in one place after another. All these things are a beginning of pangs of distress." (Matthew 24:6-8) We're now living in the darkest part of history, which should ironically keep us in high spirits. Why? "But as these things start to occur, raise yourselves erect and lift your heads up, because your deliverance is getting near.” (Luke 21:28)

It's also like what the saying goes, "The darkest part of the night is before the dawn." We are now in the darkest part of the night, and soon, dawn will come. It is the dawn of a new era, a wonderful new world that is in store for those who seek peace and righteousness. It is a promise of a loving Creator who doesn't want to see us suffer and die. It is His desire and purpose for us to live happily forever. (Revelation 21:3,4)

So we must take heart. There's hope! We only need to heed these divine words: "For everyone who calls on the name of Jehovah will be saved." (Romans 10:13) We must also put faith and have confidence in all His promises. After all, most of His promises have been fulfilled. Only a few are left to be realized, and yet, we can now see signs of their fulfillment.

The Book That Answers Life's Big Questions

"READ any newspaper. Look at television, or listen to the radio. There are so many stories of crime, war, and terrorism! Think about your own troubles. Perhaps illness or the death of a loved one is causing you great distress. You may feel like the good man Job, who said that he was “drenched with misery.”—Job 10:15, The Holy Bible in the Language of Today.

Ask yourself:

• Is this what God purposed for me and for the rest of mankind?
• Where can I find help to cope with my problems?
• Is there any hope that we will ever see peace on the earth?

 The statements above comprise the introduction of this book that's well distributed and read throughout the world. This book, entitled What Does the Bible Really Teach?, has benefited millions of honest-hearted ones searching for answers to life's perplexing questions. Their lives have undergone big changes as they took to heart the message and made efforts to apply what they have learned. They have found true happiness and satisfaction, peace of mind, solutions to their problems, and the hope of a wonderful future.

This book explores the following questions and gives accurate answers based on the Book of all books - God's Word, The Bible.

• Why do we suffer?
• How can we cope with life‘s anxieties?
• How can we make our family life happier?
• What happens to us when we die?
• Will we ever see our dead loved ones again?
• How can we be sure that God will fulfill his promises for the future?

This link directs us to this book, and we can read its content without purchasing it at all. 
http://www.watchtower.org/e/bh/article_00.htm

Why Do We Suffer?

None of us want to suffer, for we have that inherent desire to live happily without any pain and troubles. And yet, we do suffer as long as we are alive in this world. No one can escape the ever-crawling fingers of suffering. All of us are unwilling victims of it.

Some can endure and successfully cope with their situation. But others can't accept a life full of sufferings. They go about getting mad at life to the point of taking their own lives because they can no longer bear their sufferings.

Others blame God, especially when someone tells them that human suffering is God's will. They stop believing in Him, saying, If there is God, then why does he allow suffering? Doesn't he care at all about us?

The article found in the link below offers an enlightenment on this subject. It addresses the question, Why does God allow suffering? It also answers the questions,  Has God caused the suffering in the world? and How will God undo the effects of human suffering? Reading this article  is a very comforting and satisfying experience. It can give hope to the hopeless and life to the "lifeless". The rewards are much more marvelous than what we have ever imagined. 

Read on by following the link below.

http://www.watchtower.org/e/bh/article_11.htm

Inspirational Quotes - A video

Here's a video that can show us how to live a happy and satisfying life despite all the troubles and sufferings that we are facing in this world today. Just click on the link below to view this helpful video.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/video/637495/inspirational_quotes_to_guide_and_inspire.html