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Helping Your Friend Find Strength in God Part 3

Jonathan encouraged David by reminding him of God’s promises. Jonathan reminded David that God had already revealed to the prophet Samuel, King Saul, and him that David was to be king. God was going to fulfill his word. David would not be a dead king. God’s promises are yeah and amen.

After my husband passed sometimes I’d have periods of time when I could not see anyway out of confusing dilemmas. I felt lost and helpless. Adjusting to a new life and trying to figure my way out of difficult situations left me emotionally spent.

One day I was weeping my eyes out because of some bad news I'd just received from my attorney. I was devastated and could see no way out. Just then the phone rang. It turned out to be my mother. Upon hearing her voice I started to cry again. I gave her a little bit of information on why I felt totally helpless. She started to remind me of God’s promises. This helped me make it to a point where I could look back and see yes, God has never abandoned me and His promise was He would never leave me or forsake me. Oh yes God worked out this particular “hopeless” situation in ways which I could never imagine.

I learned you can help your friend find strength in God by a recitation of God's promises. Remind your friend of God's helping them in the past and God's promise that He is Emmanuel, God with us.
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