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Many times we feel over burdened, having too much to handle. There are many times though we have no choice but to handle our burdens as best as we can. Then there are times when we are just too proud to ask for help. All of us need help one time or another.Much of what is done in life is done by team effort. The surgeon has a team to assist in operations. There is no such thing as a one man football team. Moses was a man appointed by God to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt to freedom in the Promised Land. Prior to the people entering the Promised Land, Moses reminded them that there came a time in his life when he assigned many of his burdens to others. Deuteronomy, the fifth book of the Bibles records what Moses said:
“At that time I told you, 'You are too great a burden for me to carry all by myself. The LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars! And may the LORD, the God of your ancestors, multiply you a thousand times more and bless you as He promised! But how can I settle all your quarrels and problems by myself? Choose some men from each tribe who have wisdom, understanding, and a good reputation, and I will appoint them as your leaders.' "You agreed that my plan was a good one. So I took the wise and respected men you had selected from your tribes and appointed them to serve as judges and officials over you. Some were responsible for a thousand people, some for a hundred, some for fifty, and some for ten. I instructed the judges, 'You must be perfectly fair at all times, not only to fellow Israelites, but also to the foreigners living among you. When you make decisions, never favor those who are rich; be fair to lowly and great alike. Don't be afraid of how they will react, for you are judging in the place of God. Bring me any cases that are too difficult for you, and I will handle them.' And at that time I gave you instructions about everything you were to do." (Deuteronomy 1:9-18)These elders had a precious function, which was to stand with Moses, to have the same spirit Moses had and to help bear the burdens of the people. Moses instructed these men in the principles of righteous leadership, something greatly lacking in many of our leaders today. If a great man such as Moses needed assistance from those around him, how much more do we need assistance at times in our lives.
We should never be so proud as to refuse help from others. Who knows, except for God, when those willing to give help will one day be in need of assistance themselves. One of the reasons God placed us on this planet was for each of us to be blessings to others in many ways, and one important way is to assist those in need of help. Look at it this way, when you are in need of help, and you seek assistance, you may be blessing the one who is assisting you.
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Dolan Springs Baptist Church
Pastor Daniel Klahn
P.O. Box 637
Pierce Ferry Rd
Dolan Springs, AZ 86441
(928) 767-3050 Pastor Dan
