"I WILL DELIVER THEE, AND THOU SHALT GLORIFY ME." This is our Lord's sure promise. Keep to the straight path of duty, and if troubles come, or difficulties arise, your God invites you to call upon Him. He will come to your help and bring His boundless resources with Him. He is always within call. His ear is never heavy, that it cannot hear; His arm is not shortened, that it cannot save. He can make your worst troubles prove your best blessings; He will give you cause to bless Him through eternity for your sorest trials. O trust Him, and fear not! Run not to creatures but, "Arise and call upon thy God!" Look not to others until you have proved that He cannot, or will not help; and that will never be. His heart is too kind, His word is too faithful. Are you in trouble this morning? If so, you have a special invitation from your God to pay Him a visit, and lay your whole case before Him! Expecting His sympathy and blessing, He says, "Call upon me in the time of trouble. I will deliver thee and thou shalt glorify me." He is faithful who promised. O trust Him, for so you do Him honour; expect the best from Him and you will not be disappointed. Wait for Him, and you will not be ashamed.

For Meditation:
Dear refuge of my weary soul
On Thee, when fears arise,
When earthly sorrow takes its toll,
My fainting heart relies.