God my Help (Proper A12 Using 1 Kings text)

Solomon asks God for more wisdom and understanding in ruling his people. The psalmist glorifies the Word of God and understanding.

"The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple."

God's help is freely given. The spirit intercedes for us with groanings, the Son intercedes in the court of heaven; if God is for us who can be against us?

In the parables of the kingdom, Jesus shows how with God little becomes big. The leaven works its magic, and the seed grows tall. As my friend Glenn is fond of saying, "God doesn't help those who help themselves; he helps those who have no possibility of helping themselves. That is the gospel." God will take the little he has given us and make it big. He is our supplier and help.