I often hear hurting souls express a total sense of hopelessness. They often think their situations are unique. It is at these times that I am reminded that we were not created for this world.
The Garden of Eden was what we were created for. But, alas, sin changed all of that. From that moment survival became the goal in the minds of those who were battling God’s will. Genesis 4:14 (ESV) — 14 Behold, you have driven me today away from the ground, and from your face I shall be hidden. I shall be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me.”
But, for God’s people there has always been a better choice. His Family – the church of Christ. It is in this Body of Believers that we, the broken vessels of humanity, survive.
In humility we recognize our need for God – “but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ (Lk.18:13; cf. Ps.34:18).
With empathy we help fellow broken souls. 2 Corinthians 1:4 (ESV) — 4 who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
And God uses our brokenness to change the world. By using Stephen’s crushed body God changed the churches #1 enemy from Saul to Paul the Apostle.
Dear Friend, if you don’t know what to do, let me suggest becoming part of a family where you will find safety and love – the church of Christ.
