But how can people call for help if they don’t know who to trust? (Romans 10:14 The Message)
Fear Not… Then Call
A friend of mine has become an expert in small engine repair. If my chainsaw, weed-eater, or limb-chopper starts to run a little rough, I call him. But this has not always been the case.
I used to spend a lot of time doing the repairs myself. Fiddling, experimenting, trying out new bad words… Because I did not know that I had a reliable helper. But when I found out my friend’s skills, it was easy to reach out to him for help. Because I trust him, I can call on him.
Folk will not call on God for help until we trust Him, either. In fact, why would we?
In a real sense, the first time we cry out to God, we show that at some level, we trust Him. Whether we are crying out to Him for help with a relationship, financial troubles, health concerns, or our very souls… our crying out is trusting.
But it starts with knowing Him.
Fear not, then call.