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In time of need
'GRACE TO HELP IN TIME OF NEED.' HEBREWS 4:16
What does God's grace remind you of? Have you ever thought about it like an ambulance racing to treat someone in an emergency? The crew of paramedics offer assistance to the victim on the spot. First, they give immediate grace to the most serious symptoms or injuries. Then they move into the ambulance, which is equipped with more grace - more medical facilities - to deal with the problem. And as the paramedics are administering more grace to the patient, the ambulance races to the hospital where even more grace is waiting. Once the patient is admitted, the hospital keeps dispensing grace to meet the need until the problem has been addressed and the patient can go home again!
As the old hymn goes: 'Twas Grace that brought me safe thus far, and Grace will lead me home.' Imagine Jesus as that paramedic. He came to you, found you dying in your sin and started the job of pouring grace on your wounds. And, a bit like the driver of the ambulance, He also transported you from where you were, to a place that has all the grace you will ever need as long as you live, until you are finally and fully restored at the resurrection to reign with Him forever.
So, how can we be on the receiving end of grace like this and take the time to thank Him? 'But I'm tired' you say. That's ok, just whisper. 'But you don't understand. I'm hurting and I feel like quitting.' Jesus understands, just tell Him. Today He'll meet you where you are and bring to you all the grace you need!
written by Bob Gass
'GRACE TO HELP IN TIME OF NEED.' HEBREWS 4:16
What does God's grace remind you of? Have you ever thought about it like an ambulance racing to treat someone in an emergency? The crew of paramedics offer assistance to the victim on the spot. First, they give immediate grace to the most serious symptoms or injuries. Then they move into the ambulance, which is equipped with more grace - more medical facilities - to deal with the problem. And as the paramedics are administering more grace to the patient, the ambulance races to the hospital where even more grace is waiting. Once the patient is admitted, the hospital keeps dispensing grace to meet the need until the problem has been addressed and the patient can go home again!
As the old hymn goes: 'Twas Grace that brought me safe thus far, and Grace will lead me home.' Imagine Jesus as that paramedic. He came to you, found you dying in your sin and started the job of pouring grace on your wounds. And, a bit like the driver of the ambulance, He also transported you from where you were, to a place that has all the grace you will ever need as long as you live, until you are finally and fully restored at the resurrection to reign with Him forever.
So, how can we be on the receiving end of grace like this and take the time to thank Him? 'But I'm tired' you say. That's ok, just whisper. 'But you don't understand. I'm hurting and I feel like quitting.' Jesus understands, just tell Him. Today He'll meet you where you are and bring to you all the grace you need!
written by Bob Gass
