Sometimes when I come across a really good article I like to pass it on.  Whether I found it or it is sent to me, if the article is worth reading then I want as many people to read it as possible. This weeks article was something that I came across by accident.  I was working on some upcoming lessons and stumbled upon a list of “Bible Emergency Numbers.”  I don’t know who authored it or for whom it was originally created.  It caught my attention pretty quickly and as I read through it I realized it was something that needed to be shared.  Perhaps you’ve already seen this, or perhaps this is new to you, whatever the case may be I recommend keeping this list and referring to it if you ever find yourself in a spiritual emergency.  

BIBLE EMERGENCY NUMBERS

• When in sorrow, call John 14.
• When you have sinned, call Psalm 51.
• When you worry, call Matthew 6:19-34.
• When you are in danger, call Psalm 91.
• When God seems far away, call Psalm 139.
• When your faith needs stirring, call Hebrew 11.
• When you are lonely and fearful, call Psalm 23.
• When you feel down and out, Call Romans 8:31-39.
• When you want peace and rest, call Matthew 11:25-30.
• When the world seems bigger than God, call Psalm 90.
• When you want Christian assurance, call Romans 8:1-30.
• When you leave home for labor or travel, call Psalm 121.
• When your prayers grow narrow or selfish, call Psalm 67.
• When you want courage for a task, call Joshua 1.
• How to get along with fellowmen, call Romans 12.
• For Paul’s secret to happiness, call Colossians 3:12-17.
• When men fail you or you feel depressed, call Psalm 27.
• If you want to be fruitful or people seem unkind, call John 15.
• If your pocketbook is empty, call Psalm 37.
• If you find the world growing small, and you growing great, call Psalm 19.
• When you grow bitter, critical, or lose confidence in man, call 1 Corinthians 13.

I don’t know the problems you are going to face on a day-to-day basis.  I can’t tell you what struggles you are going to have this week, this month, or even this year.  I hope this list will help you in some small way.  If it’s not enough, or you want more, open your Bible and start reading.  The Bible is a compass that, if followed properly, can guide you in the right direction when you deal with the many challenges you face.  God never said it would be easy.  He did say, “For you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.  And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing” (James 1:3-4).  Always remember: In the event of an emergency your Bible may be used as a soul saving device. God Bless! Written By: David Olmos