The Answer Is…
"You, Lord, hear the desire of the
afflicted; you encourage them,
and you listen to their cry."
Psalm 10: 17
During his battle with cancer, game show host
Alex Trebek tried to keep everyone’s spirits up.
He projected hope and confidence on camera.
Behind the camera, Trebek was emotional,
and he later admitted he had “moments of
complete discouragement.” He said his role
of being a beacon of hope was heavy and
in private he would often burst in tears.
It’s hard to imagine a person who wouldn’t
have the same emotional struggles in times
of critical illness. Those kinds of emotions
are expected.
But as followers of Christ, we have the
question to the answer. And the answer
is encouragement. So, the question is:
What does God provide for His children
in times of discouragement?
In times of discouragement, God is willing
and able to assist you. He
hears the desire
of all the afflicted, and He encourages them
and listens to our cries. If you’re
emotional,
prone to tears, or struggling with life, look
to the Lord. Ask Him for divine
encouragement today!
"God encourages His people to
watch for His activity so they will
know how they should respond
and adjust their lives."
Henry Blackaby