Hymn 522 - When in the Hour of Utmost Need

The focus of our worship on the Second Sunday in Lent is on the Victory that Jesus has earned for sinners and how He shares the spoils of that victory with those who believe. We live in a fallen world that reveals the impact the curse has had on our lives and on the world that we live in. The enemies of the believer are great: the devil, the world, and even our sinful flesh. As we live as God's children and are attacked by these enemies, we need the LORD's presence and strength. Paul Eber, knew the power of those enemies and that the LORD was his only hope. In our hymn for this weekend, he confesses his sin and his confidence in the LORD's grace and power. We are studying "When in the Hour of Utmost Need" (TLH 522). This hymn is based on the words of King Jehoshophat in his time of trouble recorded in 2 Chronicles 20:12: “O our God, will You not judge them? For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.” Another passage is Hebrews 4:16: "Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need."

This hymn acknowledges our need for help from God because of the enemies that we face, confesses our sin and unworthiness before a holy God, and a desire to praise the LORD for His mercy and grace and to live our lives to and for Him, in deep thanksgiving for His mercy. 

This is a prayer that can and should be prayed by every believer in Jesus. It includes Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving and Supplication. Join with Paul Eber, Christians of the past and those of the future in praying to our Faithful God to help us in our deepest time of need, and rejoicing in our confidence that He will hear and answer.

The LORD bless your worship this weekend!