Accepting Help from Others

Many people know that God wants us to help others. But have you ever realized that God wants us to accept help from others, too?

That sounds pretty easy, right? Who would have a hard time saying yes if someone offered to help you clean your room? I bet no one!

So why would we need a Bible study on this? Because sometimes it's not as easy as it sounds.

...Imagine that your mom came and asked you to put the trash out in front of all your friends. What if when you went over and tried to move it you couldn't do it because it was too heavy? Would it be hard to admit to your friends that you needed help because you weren't strong enough to do it alone?

Now imagine that you're doing your homework, and you are having a hard time understanding the math assignment your teacher sent home. What if your younger brother looked at it and thought it was easy? Would it be easy for you to accept his help in tutoring you?...

Now there are some things that we're supposed to do on own own, even if they're hard (like tests!). But sometimes we have tasks that God doesn't want us to do by ourselves.

When times like these arise, I hope Namaan's story (2 Kings 5) will help you remember that God wants us to accept help. It was really hard for Namaan to accept Elisha & God's help. In fact, he almost didn't do it! But in the end he decided to follow Elisha's instructions, and God healed him!

As you go through this week remember - God sends others to help us just like he sends us to help others! So when God sends help your way, accept it - even if it's hard for you to do!