"HITHERTO HATH THE LORD HELPED US." Who but the Lord can help? Oftentimes we are exposed, weak, and foolish, surrounded by snares and opposed by enemies. We are timid and fearful, and easily turned aside. We have received help from above in every time of need. It was through divine assistance that we were able to overcome unbelief and evil habits; to take up our cross and follow the Lord Jesus; to stand our ground amidst storms of temptation and powerful opposition; to persevere in the good old pathway. Having obtained help of God we continue to this day. Let us then set up our Ebenezer and acknowledge the help we have received. Its source was divine, it came from above. The supply has been sufficient, exactly suited to the circumstances in which we are placed. The manner of communication was at times direct, and we could say, "The Lord helped us." At other times indirect, the Lord helped us by others. What should be our response? Praise: hearty, grateful, constant. Prayer: fervent, faithful, frequent. Patience: waiting on the Lord in quiet expectation for the fulfilment of His word. Testimony: Tell all the world: our God is faithful.

For Meditation:
Here I raise my Ebenezer,
Hither by Thy help I'm come;
And I hope, by Thy good pleasure,
Safely to arrive at home.