When
we were utterly helpless,
Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners.
Bible
-Romans 5:6
Helplessness
is not something we enjoy. Yet in life it is a moment when we discover the
kindness of others. I was quite helpless when I was electrocuted – locked onto
the electric current, unable to move or speak. Only through the wise action of
my wife in turning the power off, am I alive today.
Most
psychology systems seek to use self help. But God has a different approach.
Jesus said we need to become as little children, not immature, but childlike in
trust and dependence on Him. It was special to me when my children accepted my
word, especially in moments of danger. They trusted my wisdom to make things
work out for their good.
So it is vital that we accept God's
word. God speaking through Jesus and His apostles is trustworthy. He knows our
helplessness better than we do. He has a twofold solution to our greatest
needs. From His perspective, sin is very offensive and warrants judgement (like
in a court case). He sees the debt of sin and has paid that debt in the death
of His Son, Jesus Christ. Secondly He sees the problem of unconquerable bad
habits. To the repentant person, He grants freely the Holy Spirit to change
hate to love , despair and depression to joy, from fear to peace, from impatience
to patience, from greed to generosity, from vindictiveness to self control.
God's way is to change people from the inside to outside. Then society will
change as the people change. For all who feel their need (helplessness), God
has promised transformation.
"Despite
all these things, victory is ours through Christ Jesus who loved us." Romans 8:37
Perhaps
you don't have a Bible to check what I am referring to – I have some to give
away and your request is welcome.
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