Strength in Numbers

          As I was making breakfast and then cleaning up I found myself wishing that I had someone to help me. I was thinking about the people in the world who could afford that kind of pampering. The phrase, strength in numbers, came to mind. I could not help but wonder how blissful it would be to have a team of helpers, just twice a month, to do a thorough cleaning of my home. I could handle the cooking, but sometimes (most of the time) the laundry is backed up, the sink is full of dishes, and the dust is noticeably settling on the outer surface of tables, chairs, fans, and more.

            But then something else came to mind, my WONDERFUL God. God is all I need to keep my heart and mind in order. "Create in me a pure heart, oh, God, and renew your right Spirit within me." -Psalm 51:10 (Aramaic Bible in Plan English). Who's spirit? God's Spirit. THE SPIRIT. I want to be renewed and made clean by the Holy Spirit.

            Sometimes it's true, there is a benefit to having a number of people to help, but when it comes to cleaning up the mess of this sinful world. Here are a few more Bible passages to remind us of our special Helper:
"Come unto me, all of you who labor and are forced to bear burdens, and I shall give you rest." Matthew 11:28
"Cast your cares on the lord and he will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall."
Psalm 55:22
"I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever;"
John 14:16

Praise God that we have a Helper…Now, about those dishes.