Everyone needs help or assistance every now and then. Certainly the amount and type of help one needs varies from situation to situation. But, nonetheless, people do need help. Most of us have those we can trust to come through for us when the need arises. Family, friends, and other reliable sources usually fit the bill.
Jesus came here to help us, too. He explained his purpose for being here when he said, "...I have come that they may have life, and have it abundantly" (John 10:10). Clearly, this is more than just helping us change a flat tire, feeding the cat while we're gone for the weekend, or moving furniture around the living room.
But, do you want to know something? Some people need Jesus and don't even know it. I know this might sound surprising but it's true. Maybe they're waiting for him to walk up to the front door and knock. Until that happens, many opportunities to know Christ pass them by. And not until things get ugly does it occur to them that help was there all along.
Look at Saul of Tarsus, who may be more familiar to you as the apostle Paul. He gave every indication of having all he needed: religiously, politically, educationally, and so on. But one day he discovered his greatest need hadn't been realized (Acts 9:3–9; 22:6–11; 26:12–18). As I said, we wait until our lives get messy before a bell goes off in our heads.
Sometimes we need the Lord and are only subconsciously aware of it. This is the feeling that something is amiss and that little voice in our head is sounding off, but we need more input to act on it. Take Nicodemus, for example. He was a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin. Besides being a religious leader, he was well educated and politically oriented. You'd never think that he had any religious needs.
People would say that he had it all together. But something must have been bothering him enough that it compelled him to privately come to Jesus one night (John 3:1-2). The real issue that brought Nicodemus to Jesus was probably the tugging he felt in his soul as he heard about or watched Jesus in his ministry. Sadly, many have never been sufficiently exposed to his message to feel conviction. They know something isn't quite right and need help identifying what it is.
Others have this subconscious feeling that they need the Lord, but don't know how to find him. Maybe they were once closer to him, and don't know how to get back. But, Jesus wants to help us find our way back to him. Still, there are those who need help and never expect to find it.
Zacchaeus, a crooked businessman and corrupt politician, was one such person. Like many of us today, we start off with good intentions, but then our lives take a wrong turn. He needed help, but never thought he'd ever find it. Then he heard about Jesus. And when the opportunity to see him came up, he took the chance. His life would never be the same after that (Luke 19:1-10).
Finally, there are those who need help and sincerely seek it. Is this you? If so, I hope that my message has inspired you to bring your needs to Christ right now. Come to the Lord and experience the difference he can make in your life. Many have already accepted his offer of help and have never regretted doing so (Psalm 118:8).
Scripture: Isaiah 41:10; Exodus 14:14; Proverbs 3:5-6; John 14:14; Psalm 54:4
Prayer: Dear Lord, may I start every day with Your Inspiration, Help guide me with Your loving care in all I do, and never let me be separated from You. Amen
Have a blessed and safe weekend!
Kaye
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