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But deal well with me, O Sovereign LORD, for the sake of your own reputation! Rescue me because you are so faithful and good. Psalm 109:21 NLT
Some of the most watched sports videos are clips of basketball and soccer assists.
There is something inspiring in watching skilled athletes unselfishly set up others in order to achieve their team’s goal. This is all the more true in the mysterious workings of the Holy Spirit, although His assists are more difficult to film and observe. For the uninitiated, it’s easy to miss the Spirit’s MVP moments.
Scripture records many assists in vivid detail.
The wisdom assist given to Solomon when the queen of Sheba came to test him with the most pressing unanswered questions of her day. “And Solomon answered all her questions. There was nothing hidden from Solomon that he could not explain to her” (2 Chronicles 9:2 ESV).
The divinely choreographed governmental protection that assisted Paul when the crowds in Jerusalem tried to kill him (Acts 21:15-32).
The history-based cry of the psalmist when he prayed, “But you, Sovereign Lord, help me for your name’s sake” (Psalm 109:21 NIV).
Watching a divine assist is more compelling than a dozen of the best sports clips—and much more faith-promoting. Learning to see His assists keeps life fascinating!
Prayer: Lord, help me spend more time today replaying Your assists in my life.
Some of the most watched sports videos are clips of basketball and soccer assists.
There is something inspiring in watching skilled athletes unselfishly set up others in order to achieve their team’s goal. This is all the more true in the mysterious workings of the Holy Spirit, although His assists are more difficult to film and observe. For the uninitiated, it’s easy to miss the Spirit’s MVP moments.
Scripture records many assists in vivid detail.
The wisdom assist given to Solomon when the queen of Sheba came to test him with the most pressing unanswered questions of her day. “And Solomon answered all her questions. There was nothing hidden from Solomon that he could not explain to her” (2 Chronicles 9:2 ESV).
The divinely choreographed governmental protection that assisted Paul when the crowds in Jerusalem tried to kill him (Acts 21:15-32).
The history-based cry of the psalmist when he prayed, “But you, Sovereign Lord, help me for your name’s sake” (Psalm 109:21 NIV).
Watching a divine assist is more compelling than a dozen of the best sports clips—and much more faith-promoting. Learning to see His assists keeps life fascinating!
Prayer: Lord, help me spend more time today replaying Your assists in my life.
