To Whom Shall We Go

From: Enlarged
Narrator: Chris Genthree
Duration: 3min
 •  2 min. read  •  grade level: 10
At times life is a real struggle, an uphill climb, a constant battle, an obstacle race. But in every situation we have one that we can always turn to anytime and anywhere. In my travels I often see those who do not know the Lord become frustrated and angry because things are not going their way or working out as quickly as they had planned. A delayed or canceled flight and they lash out at the person behind the service desk, complain to the person in line next to them, or make unreasonable demands. But when you know the Lord you can commit the matter to Him and seek His grace to accept the situation. This is a great blessing, and often those times enlarge our appreciation of His purposes, His timetable, and the verse that reminds us, “We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:2828And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)).
As we get older, life doesn’t get any easier, and I am more and more thankful that I know the Lord, not only as my Savior, but as my “Everything” (Colossians 3:1111Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. (Colossians 3:11) JND Translation). What incredible, unfathomable, infinite, precious resources we have in Himself!
The inspired writer of Psalm 46 tells us, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (verse 1). In other words, He is always available...always present...always at hand. As the Christians at Philippi were reminded, “The Lord is at hand” (Philippians 4:55Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. (Philippians 4:5)). Yes He is always handy, day or night, or as we often say, 24/7. The Lord is right there ready and willing to take up our case and carry us through. There is always an open line to the Throne of Grace. He doesn’t keep office hours like some people, and there is never call waiting or call forwarding when we come with needs or requests. He always has time for us and we never have to feel rushed or pressured as He has plenty of time to listen and take up our cause. We only need to learn to go to Him, and we will find availability as well as ability.
Lord Jesus, to whom shall we go,
In all of the struggles of life,
With all of our questions and woe,
With all of our fears and our strife?
Lord Jesus, to whom shall we go,
None other can counsel like Thee?
No greater a refuge we know,
All wisdom and safety’s in Thee.
Lord Jesus, to whom shall we go?
No, never another we see,
So glorious and sweet, while below,
Our source and supply Thou shalt be.
Lord Jesus, to whom shall we go,
Till gathered in heaven with Thee,
Thy fulness and rest we shall know?
...No, none but Lord Jesus, to Thee!