In Case of Emergency...Go to God

What would be the most important thing to know, in case of emergency?

 I dare say there is no one answer to that question, but here are some great responses from the scriptures!
When we go to the scriptures, we know clearly that God is always there for us. 
And He's not here to punish us; He's not here to mock us; He is here to help us!

Hebrews 13:5:
...for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Psalm 46:1:
...God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Not only will our wonderful God never leave us, but He wants to help us.
Is Almighty God bigger than absolutely every kind of trouble? Yes He is! And He is our merciful, powerful Heavenly Father! His promises are sure and true, and God is faithful.  If you are ever tempted to doubt His mercy, turn to Psalm 136, which has His mercy in every verse.  Here is just the beginning of that wonderful psalm.

Psalm 136:1-4: O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever. To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever. 

God Almighty sent his Son because of His great love for us.  As Jesus Christ himself said in John 3:16 and 17,
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved."

So, in case of emergency, whatever the emergency, we can turn to God. He always loves us and is always with us.

Psalm 62:1,2,7,8:
Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.
In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.

When we see "selah" in the scriptures, God is telling us to "consider these things."  And truly these are great truths to stop and think about, to let sink in and make a strong part of our hearts! 

We can know and be assured that, in case of emergency, we can go to God! He wants to help us; He will never leave us nor forsake us; He is our very present help in time of need!

Anxious? God has a better idea!

If you had a choice, would you choose being anxious or peaceful?  I've got some great news for you! We have a choice.

Philippians 4:6,7:  Be careful [anxious] for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 

How many times a day do we have an opportunity to be anxious and stressful?  Maybe I should be anxious about a difficult situation at work or school? What about that nagging relationship that is always difficult? Or a car that never wants to run? Or even the economy? In the context of Philippians, Paul was in bonds; some Christians were teaching Christ out of contention and strife; they were not being likeminded on God's Word. And even though some preached Christ out of love, surely all that contention would justifiably cause mental distractions and anxiousness.

But according to God's Word, what should we be anxious about? NOTHING.

Then what can we do instead? We can choose to turn to God in prayer.  "...but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God."

"In every thing," not just some things. God isn't just for Sundays; He cares about every part of our lives, every day of our lives. Is it mundane or dramatic; is it minor or cataclysmic? Whatever the situation, God does not want us anxious; He wants us to pray.  "By prayer and supplication" indicates by general prayer to God and by requests for specific needs.  We can do this "with thanksgiving" when we understand just a few things about prayer.

1John 5:14-15: And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.

First of all, we want to pray according to God's will.  Then we know He hears us and whatever we ask, according to His will, we receive.  God's Word tells us God's will.  So as we pray according to what He has promised us in His Word, we know, not question or doubt, that we have our answer.

Jesus Christ taught that in order to receive answers to prayer, we must believe.

Matthew 21:22:  And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

So when we are faced with being anxious, instead we can go to God with requests for specific needs, according to what He has promised us in His Word.  As we believe His promises, we know we have the petitions we desire of Him.  Of course we do it "with thanksgiving!"

Philippians 4:7:  And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Aahhh, the peace of God!  It is more excellent than every way of thinking and it "shall keep [guard] your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

Be anxious?  Not necessary. Every day, every year, God has a better idea!