The Bible is not about us, it gives us guidance and help, but it is never about us. Nor is it a self-help book to be placed on library shelves next to books that are classed as ‘self-help’.’ In fact in our Christian lives there is no place for self-help. The Psalmist tells, ‘My help comes from the Lord, Maker of heaven and earth.’ Psalm 121:2.’ The phrase ‘the Lord helps those who help themselves’ is completely wrong. God is our help, our feeble efforts don’t count. Look at the book of Job, do any of the questions that God asks Job have the answer ‘Yes.’ No, we were not there at the beginning of the world. It is not our job to keep it running smoothly. All we can do is obey God, He will do the rest.
The Bible tells about God, His place in our lives and our place in His great universe. Why do we think everything revolves around us? Are we like the astronomers of old who thought the sun revolved round the earth. They had got it completely the wrong way round. May we be lost in wonder, love and grace as we contemplate Him and obey.
Let us continue reading the Bible, gaining from its instructions, its comfort and guidance. God is there for us, we are not there for God. Our existence is in His love.