The stories break your heart. A wife works hard for years to help her husband get through school. Then when they should be enjoying the fruits of his education, he takes off with another woman and leaves her to struggle along as a single parent. Sometimes it’s a husband who sacrifices and a wife who leaves him.
Or a son comes into the family business and rises to the top. Then, when he is well-established, he cuts Dad out of the picture, leaving him with nothing for his years of labor.
Or a leader is made strong by the faithfulness of God-fearing people under him. Then when his position is under him, he forgets those who helped him prospers.
The first two situations are fictional variations on a common, modern-day theme. The third is what Rehoboam actually did as king of Judah. Early in his reign, Levites came to Jerusalem, and their devotion to God helped to strengthen his kingdom (2 Chronicles 11:16-17). But after he was well-established, he forsook the law of God (12:11), betraying those who had helped him.
Along the way, we all have people who help us. Maybe it’s a spouse, or a friend, or a father. Let’s thank God for them and never forget who got us here. – J. David Branon
Consider what the Lord has done
Through those who’ve shown you love,
And thank Him for each faithful one –
A blessing from above. – Sper
When you get to the top remember who helped you get there.
- June 20, 1993, Our Daily Bread
For You 