On a recent radio program, the hosts spoke with a “crisis management”
expert about how a celebrity can recover from a public relations disaster. This
specialist said one of the keys was to build strong allies who can help the
star rehabilitate his or her image. In other words, it is vital when in trouble
to get the right help.
That is wise counsel, for at the heart of all crisis management is
recognizing that we can’t accomplish everything on our own. Some challenges are
too big. Some mountains are too high. In our own seasons of crisis, it is
critical that we have help. That’s why it’s comforting to know that we have the
strongest ally possible.
King David knew about that ally. In Psalm 18:6, he affirmed, “In my distress I called
upon the Lord, and cried out to my God; He heard my voice from His temple, and
my cry came before Him, even to His ears.” There is no greater help in our time
of need than God. He alone can carry us through the trials and crises of life,
and we have His word that He will never leave us nor forsake us (Heb. 13:5).
When crisis hits, we don’t have to stand alone. We have the right help.
We can depend on God to be the greatest ally we could ever know. Lean on Him.
Our greatest hope here below is to get help from God above. (RBC)
