Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen, and called its name Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the Lord has helped us.” – I Samuel 7:12
REFERENCE
I Samuel 7:5-12
We see in this account of scripture how the Israelites, in trying to fulfill God’s purpose for their lives, consecrated themselves and sought His face for the next phase. Then the Philistines came to resist their advancement, making it difficult for them to achieve their objective.
Don’t think the enemy will be happy whenever you make a commitment to fulfill God’s will for your life; he will raise all kinds of distractions. In this case, he employed all manner of weapons – rumors, counter rumors, talks, fears, threats, etc., against them.
The Israelites were not prepared for war, so they cried to the Lord for help, because they realized that deliverance is only in God and they had no power to save themselves! As though their prayers were not answered, the Philistines drew near to swallow them up. Just imagine praying and hoping that things will change, but the enemy still advances.
However, the Lord thundered and by His timely intervention the enemy was overcome. After God gave Israel victory over the Philistines, Samuel was careful to keep Israel from gloating over such a victory; he set up a memorial stone, Ebenezer (the stone of help), that they might not forget that the triumph was gained through the help of God.
The stone, more than reminding Israel of God’s past help, was to remind them, that they should still depend on God for future help.
Today, you too can look at your triumphs in the past and set them as memorials of God’s help to you. So, no matter what force seems to be advancing against you, remind yourself that because God helped you in the past, He is also able to help you today and in the future. Be confident in His help!
ADDITIONAL STUDY
Psalm 46:1-3, Psalm 115:9-11 & Acts 26:22.
PRAYER POINTS
+ Thank God for bringing you thus far in life; for being your help in times past and for being your present help.
+ By faith, hand all your battles over to God and trust Him for timely victory.
“O God our help in ages past
Our hope for years to come”
I hand over all my battles to you
Every enemy that’s hindering me
From achieving my God given purpose
Thank you Ebenezer for Victory from enemies within and without.
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Thankful to know God is a present help! He is ‘Real-time’ help & not ‘in the nearest future’ help! Always ‘on call’!
I’m never without help.
What a confidence booster!
This gives me hope not to get overwhelmed by issues at hand; to remember that HE that helped me before is still available to help me now. Thank you
Thank God for ever being my very present help in time of need and help me oh lord to always overcome by the words of my testimony in Jesus mighty name amen
My help in time past, my very present help and my help in future days to come. The testimonies of yesterday stands as sure hope of tomorrow’s victories and I owe it all to God. I am inspired to go! Thank you pastor.
Many times it’s like “How much/long do I have to Pray”?
Today it’s clear that no matter what, God will always come through in a timely manner.
Thank you Lord for being my Ebenezer even as I trust that you’d forever be same in Jesus name. Amen!!!
Who do you call when in distress?
Learn to activate that energy of His grace, it is sufficient and never stops it’s supply. Thank you for this confidence to trust and call on God no matter what.. I love you Lord.
Very reassuring to know that in trouble times, There’s HELP!!! I’m not left uncared for, I’m not in isolation, Though the storms may linger (after praying and fasting and sacrificing) -Just like the Philistines continued to advance …. I am assured that I won’t be consumed. God always comes through. I will always raise an alter of remembrance because only #MyEbenezer #MyHelper will be worthy of ALL glory … Praise… Thanks
Thank God Almighty who is always there to help me. I’m grateful Lord.
The Lord has been my Ebenezer, he is still my Ebenezer and he will continue to be my Ebenezer in Jesus name
It is reassuring to know that in spite of the rage of the opposition and all that assail me, God is just a prayer away. There is never a time that HELP is faraway from me. This morning, I call on my God my HELPER, my Ebenezer and I walk in total victory over the enemy, in Jesus name!
Good to read all your comments. May you find timely, useful and appropriate help in your times of need. May God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, arise and fight for you, in Jesus name.
Wow! a picture that speaks a thousand words! When seem lost in the middle of no where; when friends deserts you and you’re all alone; when you have nothing and nothing to hold on to…in all these, the peace He gives is beyond human understanding. It’s always comforting to know you have God and he will always be there to help! Nice one!
Yes and yes! Amen!