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Helping Your Friend Find Strength in God Part 5

Jeremiah 38:7 Now when Ebedmelech, the Ethiopian, one of the eunuchs which was in the king's house heard that they had put Jeremiah in the dungeon, the king then sitting in the gate of Benjamin; 8 Ebedmelech went forth out of the king's house, and spake to the king..


When the prison doors shut on Jeremiah he had no way of knowing that an Ethiopian Court servant was going to intercede on his behalf. Up until this point we have no record of Jeremiah and Ebedmelech ever having a conversation, much less having a lasting friendship. These verses show us what to do when you see injustice take place around you and you are in a position to help.

Be aware of what is happening in your circle of influence
There is a thing in teachers call with-it-ness. It’s not something that can be taught. It is the ability to be aware of what is happening around you at all times so that you can respond to the changing dynamics in the classroom. Ebedmelech possessed this with-it-ness. It appears that he was not there when the king decreed that Jeremiah was to be jailed. It states that he heard that this happened. Ebedmelech decided he needed to act on this information.

In an emergency don't wait for someone to ask you to help. When sudden death visited my house I was totally lost. The firemen and paramedics asked if I were in the house alone. I was. I couldn't remember where my sons worked or who to call. Only one phone number came to mind. I called my job. I will be eternally grateful. Sandra heard my distress and said,"I'm coming right over." There are some situations when you just have to jump right in and help your friend find strength in God.
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