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CUT OFF?

READ:  Psalm 31:14-24

You heard the voice of my supplications when

I cried out to you.  Psalm 31:22

During Antarctica’s nine-month winter, the continent is engulfed in darkness and the temperature sinks to -115 degrees F (-82 degrees C).  Flights are halted from late February to November, leaving workers at scattered research stations isolated and virtually cut off from outside help.  Yet, in 2001, two daring rescue missions penetrated the polar winter and airlifted people with serious medical conditions to safety.

We all feel helpless and cut off at times.  It may seem that not even God can hear or answer our cries for help.  The psalmist David said in a time of trouble, “I am cut off from before Your eyes” (Psalm 31:22).  But David discovered that the Lord had not forgotten him, and he rejoiced, “You heard the voice of my supplications when I cried out to You” (v. 22).

What circumstances make you fell helpless or hopeless today?  Poor health, broken relationships, a family member in great need?  In Jesus Christ, God has pierced the dark winter of our world in a daring rescue throughout His redeeming love.  He is therefore able to reach us and calm our fears in the most desperate circumstances. 

We are never cut off from the mighty power and sustaining peace of God.   DCM

The Lord is near to all who call;

He promised in His holy Word

That if we will draw near to Him,

Our faintest heart cry will be heard. -Hess

God’s help is only a prayer away.