With me in trouble
When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them. ~ Psalms 91:15
I was stuck, and there was no way I could get out of this on my own. The icy conditions had taken me to a place I neither planned for nor wanted to be. As I climbed out of the van to assess the situation, I saw the reality: the vehicle had slid off the driveway and landed on a telephone pole guide cable. The wire was completely wrapped behind the passenger rear wheel.
It didn’t take long to realize I was going to have to call for help from dispatch, my manager, and the police. Not only was this deeply humbling, but it also meant my entire day was about to unravel. My morning deliveries would be late, and I had no idea how much time or money this would cost. And let’s not forget the embarrassment. I knew this was the kind of mishap my coworkers would never let me live down.
To top it off, this evening was the very first small group my husband Jack and I were leading. I had hoped to be home early to prepare everything, but with each passing minute, that hope grew slimmer.
As I sat waiting for the tow truck and the electric company to come to my rescue, I decided to do something productive with that time: pray. Instead of scrolling through my phone or making a call to vent to someone about the situation, I turned my attention to God and invited Him into the mess.
What started as a cry for help turned into a moment of revelation. In the stillness, God began to reveal things in my life that I had been avoiding. Areas in my marriage that needed attention. His timing was perfect since Jack, and I were about to lead a group for married couples. That quiet moment of prayer turned my perspective around. I realized this setback wasn’t just an inconvenience; it was an opportunity to press into God’s grace and let Him do a work in our marriage.
A little while after that day I was reminded of this verse in Psalm 91:15. It says: “When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them.” What a great promise from my heavenly Father. As I remembered the predicament I was in just a few days before that, I considered how that verse had become a living truth for me that day when I was stuck. I called on Him, and He answered. He sent the right people to help, and remarkably, there was no damage to the vehicle. The weather disruption that day meant my deliveries weren’t counted as lates. And despite my worries, I was able to make it home in plenty of time to prepare for our group.
What could have been a disastrous day turned into a testimony of God’s faithfulness. I now hold on to these verses as a reminder: God is with me in trouble. He doesn’t just rescue me; He redeems every situation that I give to Him to handle and even brings honor out of it.
Below are some actions you can take when you feel stuck in life or in circumstances:
- Call on God First: Before turning to others or letting frustration take over, pause and call out to God. Invite Him into your situation and trust that He hears you.
- Look for His Purpose in the Pause: Use the waiting time to reflect and pray. Ask God what He might want to show you or teach you in the moment. Be open to His inward voice and willing to address what He reveals.
- Trust His Timing and Provision: Remember that God works all things together for good. Even when it feels like progress is delayed, He’s still working on your behalf.
- Respond with Thanksgiving: Thank God in advance for His help. Gratitude shifts your perspective and builds your faith as you trust Him to guide you through.
- Share the testimony: Once the crisis has passed, take time to think about on how God showed up for you. Share the story with others as a testimony of His faithfulness and love.
Today I want to encourage you to remember that no matter what “icy conditions” you find yourself in, remember this: God is ready to rescue, restore, and redeem every situation. He’s not only capable of delivering you but also bringing something beautiful out of the mess. Call on Him, trust His timing, and let Him work in your heart as you wait. God is on your side, and when you call on Him, He will answer. Stay close to Him, and watch as He turns even life’s messiest moments into a testimony of His goodness!
Today’s scripture reading: Psalms 91
1 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.”
3 Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the perilous pestilence.
4 He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler.
5 You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day,
6 Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.
7 A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; But it shall not come near you.
8 Only with your eyes shall you look, and see the reward of the wicked.
9 Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge, even the Most High, your dwelling place,
10 No evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling;
11 For He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways.
12 In their hands they shall bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone.
13 You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra, the young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.
14 “Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name.
15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him.
16 With long life I will satisfy him, and show him My salvation.”
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