‘So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive His mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.” (Hebrews 4:16 NLT)
There are times in our life when human effort is not enough, when human resources fall short. Even when others are willing to help us, all our resources combined aren’t equal to the task at hand. There comes a point in each of our lives when no one can help but Jesus. Yes, of course, that’s true in salvation, but the closer we get to the Lord, the more intimate our fellowship, the more we must rely on His holy counsel above all others.
There are obstacles that Satan puts in our path to our purity that are so personal, on many levels, so holy, that no other person but Jesus can understand, not only what we’re dealing with in our spirit, but in our mind and body. Yes, of course, another person can understand the dynamics of temptation and its very personal effect on each of us as human beings, but only the Lord knows us in the intricacies of who we are and how we’re made, thus, only He can help us tailor a plan to overcome the evil one and gain victory to His glory.
I’m reminded of the hymn by Elisha A. Hoffman “I Must Tell Jesus,” the chorus of which says: “I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus! I cannot bear my burdens alone; I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus! Jesus can help me, Jesus alone.” Have you ever felt that way? The longer I walk with the Lord and the more time we spend together, the more my conviction is deepened that I don’t want to make ANY decisions about ANYTHING without His input.
And it’s not even that it’s so personal or private. It’s just that over time we learn to trust the Lord’s input and accuracy, so we don’t need to depend on human wisdom or resources. Does that mean we never share what’s going on in our lives with our friends? Not at all, but just as I consult the Lord and the leadership of His Spirit first before consulting commentaries and other resources when I’m studying Scripture, I must get the Lord’s insights first in personal situations.
The students of God’s Word across the ages have shared much wisdom and insight that I respect, but even their opinions vary depending on the Scripture and their frames of reference. We must not depend solely on the opinions of others, even very scholarly “others” when it comes to what the Bible teaches. There are things the Lord wants to show us and teach us that others haven’t yet learned or understood, but must, of course, coincide and agree with the other teachings of Scripture.
And that’s true in personal matters as well. Wisdom related to marriage, having and raising children, sex, family, friendships, work, and many other social topics have changed over the years, but the steady, wise counsel of Scripture has maintained it’s wisdom and practicality even to this day and beyond.
So, with what are you dealing in this season of your life? Have you read all the books and listened to all the gurus and still find it hard to make a decision? Why not consult the Author of the Universe, the Inventor of all Wisdom, The Lord Jesus! If you already know Him, grow in your intimacy with Him and learn to trust Him without question.
But if you don’t yet know Him, please click on the highlighted link and allow Ron Hutchcraft to walk you through a simple, straightforward way to open your heart and life to Jesus and walk with Him through whatever you’re having to deal in this season. He’s with you and for you. He loves you and will embrace you with open arms. You can trust Him because He never lies.
Food for thought.
Blessings, Ed 😊
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