During April 2018, a High School Student, Kyle Plush called 911. He was in a lot of trouble and needed help – but help never arrived. In the aftermath of Kyle’s death, the local 911 seemed to be making real attempts to improve.  However, yesterday Fox 19  “uncovered lengthy delays at Cincinnati’s 911 Call Center, including calls stuck on hold for several minutes or longer with no pick-up.”

What do you do when you are in trouble? Isaiah 41:14 (ESV) — 14 Fear not, you worm Jacob, you men of Israel! I am the one who helps you, declares the Lord; your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.

Compared to our Redeemer, those who can help us are like small worms. God is the one who helps and redeems His Holy People. And, friend, God really does help! He really does
answer those who call.

Help, I am troubled and afraid! John 14:27 (ESV) — 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

Help, I am feeling down! Daniel 8:18 (ESV) — 18 And when he had spoken to me, I fell into a deep sleep with my face to the ground. But he touched me and made me stand up.

Help, I am constantly weeping! Matthew 5:4 (ESV) — 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Help, I feel so unloved! John 3:16 (ESV) — 16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Friend, when you need help do you call a small “worm” or God?