3 Principles that will meet Needs

 Read Psalm 41. 

1. "God helps those who help themselves."

That old adage is not a quote from the Bible, yet it is true that God has ordained that our needs be met by our labor.  The Apostle Paul wrote, "...we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat." (2 Thessalonians 3:10) 

2. "God helps those who cannot help themselves."

Concerning how to attain eternal life Jesus said, "With man this impossible, but with God all things are possible." (Matthew 19:26) 

3."God helps those who help others who cannot help themselves."

In Psalm 41, David was in need of help.  Apparently he suffered from some life-threatening ailment.  His enemies waited for him to die.  Even his friends turned against him.  How serious was this offence by the so-called friends?  The words of verse 9 were quoted by Jesus to described Judas! 

The basis of David's appeal to God was his integrity (v.12).  He had come to the relief of the poor.  He came to the rescue of the needy.  And, now when he was the person in need, he prayed to the One who ultimately heals and delivers. 

Opportunities abound everyday to work, to depend on God, and be ready to help others in need.