Dear Friend,
A hurricane had rolled into town bringing with it horrific winds and damaging rainfall. Those who had not evacuated, huddled together behind boarded-up windows and walls. Some even went to a nearby church seeking to escape the wind’s wrath in the sturdy structure.
A preacher stood in the middle of the room in the midst of this violent storm and cried out, “Lord God of heaven and earth, send us the spirit of the children of Israel, the children of Moses and the children of the Promised Land.”
At this, an elderly woman decided it was her turn to pray. She stood, and the preacher hushed to give her a chance to appeal to God on their behalf. “Lord,” she prayed, “Please don’t listen to him. Don’t send anyone else. Come yourself. This isn’t a time for children.”
Have you ever reached that place where your best contacts, connections, relationships or anything else where you previously had put your hope just wasn’t enough? Maybe it’s while lying in a hospital bed, facing the loss of a loved one or feeling deserted by someone you had cared deeply for. We sometimes call that “hitting rock bottom,” and often it isn’t until you hit rock bottom that you come to realize God is the rock at the bottom. It is in those times that Jesus becomes more than Lord, Savior or King—He becomes your friend, your ever-present help in times of trouble.
After all, Isaiah prophesied that Jesus would come so that He could help us. The crushing and the anguish He went through justified us before God. As He bore our sin, we also read that He “interceded for the rebels.” But what’s more, now that Christ has atoned for our sin His intercession has not ceased. In fact, because of His sacrifice, He now intercedes from a position of strength.
In Romans we read, “Christ Jesus is the One who died, but even more, has been raised; He also is at the right hand of God and intercedes for us” (8:34). Through His death, Jesus secured our pardon. Through His resurrection, He secured our daily hope. He is the greatest fulfillment of prophecy of all—the promised Messiah who not only came for us but also remains as our lifeline and assurance.
You can take comfort in the authenticity of Scripture; it is confirmed by history, archeology and the sheer number of fulfilled prophecies. You can trust what it prophesied to us about Jesus and what it tells us about Him with regard to your life now. Turning to Jesus as your help is the wisest thing you could ever do. He is uniquely positioned to provide guidance, comfort, strength and power.
Jesus’ life and ministry were like no other. His death and resurrection were like no other. And the prophecies that point to Him are like no other. No one is like Jesus. He is—and forever will be—there for you… like no other. Jesus is that “friend who stays closer than a brother” (Prov. 18:24). He is “a helper who is always found in times of trouble” (Ps. 46:1). He is your Mediator and your Master.
He is your risen King. That’s a prophecy and a promise you can take to the grave and beyond. The Bible is replete with other prophecies—some of which have come about and others to come. That’s why we want to get this month’s brand new teaching on this subject in your hands. For your gift of any amount be sure to request Prophecy and our World, Vol. 1 (retail value $45). Discover the promises and prophecies of our Lord, and live victoriously in the confidence of His hope, truth and expectations!
For the King,
