All Of Us Need Help

The scene is a child struggling to accomplish a difficult task. He had thought this would be something he could do. But it has proven more difficult than first thought. On one level, he is ashamed to admit defeat. But on another level, reality is being slowly realized.

Another scene is of a person who has reached the point of accountability in his/her life. Many gospel sermons have been heard and many Bible classes have been attended. Also, friends and loved ones have tenderly pleaded for this person to obey the gospel. But thus far, this person has refused to obey. But the pressures of life and the inevitability of death have begun to weigh on the person’s mind Can this person ever be made to realize their soul’s deep need?

The preceding scenarios clearly illustrate the reality that each of us needs help along the pathway of life. This is true in a practical sense. But sometimes pride gets in the way. But on a deeper level, purpose of life, security, freedom, peace of mind, and the forgiveness of sins cannot be realized outside of Christ. Indeed, the gospel of Christ contains the only hope for mankind.

Mankind’s need for God is clearly in the following petition of Jeremiah, “O Lord, I know the way of man is not in himself; it is not in man who walks to direct his own steps” (Jeremiah 10:23). God has placed within the heart of mankind, who has been made in His image (Genesis 1:26 & 27), a longing for Him. Please consider the fervent desire expressed by the Psalmist, “As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, O God” (Psalm 42:1). Truly, the Psalmist realized his need for God, as he exclaimed, “The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid” (Psalm 27:1).

Remember that it is not just that God can help us in our lives, but that He longs to help us. He does not want anyone to be lost! He earnestly desires our obedience and faithfulness to Him (II Peter 3:9, I Timothy 2:4). Also, Jesus invites us, “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). Here is a basic principle of life: each of us needs help. May God help us to turn to Him with our obedience and faithfulness.