“Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in the Lord his God…The Lord raises those who are bowed down.”

Psalm 146: 5, 8

God states He’s the “hope” and “help” of our life. He promises that he won’t be moved or shaken up, or thrown for a loop by what we see as scary, or uncertain, or even a bit loopy.

Growing up I was pretty good at baseball. I love the game. However, one thing I have always feared is the curveball. I can’t hit a curveball to save my life. That’s why I’m so grateful for the help of a designated hitter. Often I was hanging my head from many a strikeout, but with a good “DH” I watch as every pitch gets knocked out of the park.

Just like in baseball, life has curveballs. The only differences are that they are thrown faster, harder, and it’s not a game. I’m increasingly grateful for Jesus’ abundant faithfulness and grace in my life. The times that we might swing and miss or even strikeout, are the moments where we can take hope, we have a friend on the roster that is willing to stand in on our behalf and deliver a grand slam, bringing us all home with him.

Why?

Because Jesus is Immanuel (God with us) He’s right at the center of our hearts willing to offer his stability, peace, and love in and out of every loopy situation we find ourselves in day after day.

“And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”

2 Corinthians 12:9, 10