Norm & Sandra Nevins
My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven
and earth.
What a powerful, comforting and uplifting
statement! The theme is God’s protection of His
people. Since He made heaven and earth, we know
He is all powerful and can help, guide, comfort and
protect us.
This verse was one of Sandra’s father, Walter
Meier’s, favorite scriptures during his short life.
Walter was drafted into the armed services toward
the end of World War II. Sandra was seven and her
sister, Joyce, was an infant. Naturally, Walter was
concerned about his safety and the welfare and
safety of his family. He took great comfort from this
scripture. He trusted that his “help comes from the
Lord.”
Just before Walter was deployed to take part in a
possible invasion of Japan, the atomic bombs
brought the war to an end. Praise God! He was then
sent to Japan as part of the occupation forces.
There he was exposed to radiation from the bombs.
After the war, he moved his family to
Fredericksburg where he taught middle school math
and history. Walter loved the Hill Country and was
at peace here. The hills were a constant reminder to
him of this scripture and, in particular, verse one, “I
lift up my eyes to the hills.”
Unfortunately, the radiation exposure in Japan led to
a brain tumor that took his life at age 39! His faith
never faltered and he served the Lord until his death
as Sunday School Superintendent at Bethany
Lutheran Church.
Psalm 121 has also become one of our favorite
scriptures. We all can take comfort in knowing,
“My help comes from the Lord.”
Our Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your many
promises to us. Through scriptures we know You
are there for us no matter what life may bring us.
Please help us to spread the good news to others.
In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen
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