Depending upon where you live, different phrases express the trouble that you are in. Perhaps, you’re caught in a pickle, in the dog house, down the stream without a paddle or stuck in a precarious situation. However you want to say it, it won’t be long before fate places you into a predicament where only God can bail us out.
Some of you may be like Joseph from the Bible, the envy of your family. Thus, jealousy causes siblings to gang up on you, tease you or inflict emotional scars. You press on only to find yourself falsely accused of someone else’s wrong doing. As your reputation takes a hit, time and trust is the only thing you can do repair others opinions of you. Despite the trials you endure, the Lord’s favor is upon you, showering you with blessings from heaven.
Unfortunately, most people fall into a different category, leaning more toward the prodigal son. Curious, stubborn and unwilling to change, a series of poor choices results in a downward spiral. By now, temptation is long gone, replaced by addiction, bad habits or cravings for temporary pleasures. Call it human nature or self-realization, but until you come to your senses, Luke 15:17, you still think you can save yourself. If this slide continues to the bottom of the barrel in life, your cries for help become more genuine, “help me Lord?”
How many times does God have to bail us out? According to Matthew 18:21-22, forgiveness is suppose to be limitless. If you reach out for help, God will extend hands of grace. Therefore, whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved, Romans 10:9-13.
by Jay Mankus
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