"THE LORD IS NIGH UNTO THEM THAT CALL UPON HIM." He is a very present help in trouble. Our Lord stood by Joshua, when Satan accused and assailed him; when his filthy garments bore testimony against him, and he was cited to appear before God. Thank God for our Lord Jesus, the messenger of the covenant; the minister of the true tabernacle, which God pitched, and not man but the angel of Jehovah's presence. This same Jesus stands by all His people; He stands by us. He stands on our side in prayer, in trouble, in temptation, in all our efforts to glorify His name. He stands by to instruct us in the will of God; to help us in the work of God; to enrich us with the wealth of God; and to watch over us for good. Beloved, whoever leaves us, Jesus still stands by us. Our eyes should always be fixed upon Him. We ought never to forget, there is one witness to every action; Jesus stands by observing. We should therefore be circumspect, grateful, and courageous. He stands at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those who condemn his soul. He stands ready to help, waiting to give, determined to bless. May we always realize that Jesus stands by.

For Meditation:
Look up, my soul, with cheerful eye,
See where the great Redeemer stands,
The glorious Advocate on high,
With precious incense in His hands!
On Him alone thy hopes recline;
His power and love are all divine.