“The squeaky wheel gets the grease”. We use that saying or understand it to mean complain until you get what you want. Or it could mean that the irritation of the squeak demands immediate attention. But let’s choose to interpret it, not as complaining or irritating, but as needy! The wise mechanic or repairman knows how to identify and fix the troubled area for the purpose of a smooth operation, a profitable outcome and performance. Sometimes the repair or “greasing” of the machine means “down time”. Sometimes the machine can be greased while operating. The repairman knows!
Our God delights, not in our complaining or our irritation, but in our asking Him to meet our need. The Psalmist said, “I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised:…” “The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid.” “In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice…” “He delivered me from my strong enemy,…” “…he delivered me because he delighted in me…” Psalm 18:3,4,6,17,19. “I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4.
The Bible is full of promises of help from our almighty God. There is nothing too hard for Him. We can cast all our care upon Him, for He cares for us. He said in the book of Isaiah, “I will help thee…I will uphold thee.” He restores, refreshes, revives and renews. “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” Jeremiah 33:3 “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding, abundantly above all that we ask or think…” Ephesians 3:20. His grace is sufficient for you.
God promises us in His Word that He hears every word (squeak) that we pray to Him. Like a good parent, He is waiting, ready, and willing to listen to our worries, concerns, and needs. Whether we are seeking forgiveness, strength, or help, prayer provides the channel to communicate with God and receive supernatural strength and power!
Our life does not always run smoothly and without trouble. Just ask Moses, Abraham, Job, Paul or any Christian for that matter.
“The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, ‘O God, forgive me,’ or ‘Help me.'” – Billy Graham
“I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. My own wisdom and that of all about me seemed insufficient for that day.” – Abraham Lincoln
Many times God will help us with a human instrument. We help one another, we pray for one another, we are kind one to another, we encourage one another. Jesus said, “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” Matthew 25:40. Let’s listen for the “squeak” and do something for Jesus.