Charles Stanley:
"There is no other method of living piously and justly, than that of depending upon God."
John Calvin
When We Feel Helpless
2 Chronicles 20
Have you ever been walking on the shore of a lake or ocean and discovered a fish that has recently been expelled from its watery home? It is a sad sight, really. Too far from the water’s edge to throw itself back in the depth, the creature is doomed to flip and flop around on the shore in a panic-driven attempt to reach the saving waters. In such a situation, the fish is, without a doubt, utterly helpless.
Because the fish is unable to save itself, the only hope is for a passerby to notice its plight and help him back into the water. While the rescuer may not even realize his usefulness, this act is of utmost importance to the hapless fish. It was in a position of certain death; then, through no effort of its own, it was carried back into the safety of the waters.
Sometimes we, like the fish, find ourselves thrown to the rocks, unable to move. Family crises, problems at work, and broken relationships work to break apart our lives.
Lying on our backs, gasping for breath, God must see us much like we would see a struggling fish out of water. When everything has been stripped away and we are unable to rescue ourselves, take comfort in the One who sees your plight. His hands are big enough to lift us up, and He has already promised to carry us to safety.
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