[ Psalms 121 ] - hymn 542 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. [ PSALM 121:2 ]
Rebecca and Russell¡¯s doctors told them they couldn¡¯t have children. But God had other ideas—and ten years later Rebecca conceived. The pregnancy was a healthy one and when the contractions started, the couple excitedly rushed to the hospital. Yet the hours of labor grew long and more intense, and Rebecca¡¯s body still wasn¡¯t progressing enough for delivery. Finally, the doctor decided she needed to perform an emergency C-section. Fearful, Rebecca sobbed for her baby and herself. The doctor calmly assured her, saying, ¡°I will do my best, but we¡¯re going to pray to God because He can do more.¡± She prayed with Rebecca, and fifteen minutes later, Bruce, a healthy baby boy, was born. That doctor understood her dependence on God and His power. She recognized that although she had the training and skill to do the surgery, she still needed God¡¯s wisdom, strength, and help to guide her hands (PSALM 121:1). It¡¯s encouraging to hear about highly skilled people, or of anyone, who recognize they need Him—because, honestly, we all do. He¡¯s God we¡¯re not. He alone ¡°is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine¡± (EPHESIANS 3:20). Let¡¯s have a humble heart to learn from Him and to trust Him in prayer ¡°because He can do more¡± than we ever could. ANNE CETAS | | [ ½ÃÆí 121 ] - Âù¼Û°¡ 542 Àå ³ªÀÇ µµ¿òÀº õÁö¸¦ ÁöÀ¸½Å ¿©È£¿Í¿¡°Ô¼·Î´Ù [½ÃÆí 121:2]
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