Where to Go For Help

Today’s Through the Bible Reading: Isaiah 29 - 32

"Woe to them who go down to Egypt for help…” Isaiah 31:1

God takes care of His people! He promises to feed, clothe, and protect those who are His. So, in today’s reading, Isaiah warns the people not to go down to Egypt to try to meet their needs (Isa 31:1). The prophet boldly proclaimed in faith that God would provide all they needed. Remember, Egypt is a picture of the world in Old Testament Bible typology. And the picture being painted for you and me by the prophet Isaiah’s instruction to Israel is that nothing in this world, as wonderful as it may seem for a moment, can really satisfy us or meet our deepest needs. The truth in today’s reading, is that we are to trust in the one, True and Living God – the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. That trust should extend to both our temporal, physical needs as well as to our eternal, spiritual needs (Matt. 6:33).

So the question for you and me is simple: “Are we going down to Egypt to meet our needs?” In other words: “Are we trusting in the world for our provision instead of trusting in the Lord?” Trust me my friend, the world will leave you empty, but Jesus will provide all you need, both here and now and eternally!

“Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.” 1 John 2:15-16

You, dear Christ-follower, know the Life-giver, the provider of ALL good things – His name is Jesus. You don’t need to go to “Egypt”. Seek Him and find physical provision (Matt. 6:24-34) and spiritual satisfaction (John 6:25-39) – guaranteed!