Who Can Help Us

Hebrews 4:16, “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”
You often hear someone ask, “Where in the bible does it say, ‘God helps those who help themselves’?” because this concept is so familiar we just assume it must be somewhere in God’s Word. It truth the Bible doesn’t say that at all. In fact it says just the opposite. God helps the helpless, and the weak .
As you study the gospels you will find that Jesus never refused to help the helpless. Whenever someone acknowledged their sin Jesus always was compassionate and offered forgiveness and help. Those who were in the most distress drew Jesus to them. Those who had no power to change on their own were never turned away. The ones who bothered Jesus the most were the ones who thought they didn’t need any help.
Isaiah 55:9 states God’s thoughts are higher than our thoughts. He sees things differently than we see things. We see our own ability to deal with problems; He shows us our weaknesses to teach us to relay on His strength. We take pride in our successes and begin to think we don’t need God or His help. By allowing us to fail He teaches us that true success comes through His grace. 2 Corinthians 12:9 we find, “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” Here Paul has asked God to remove a thorn from his flesh. God assured him His grace would carry him through all problems.
Ephesians 2:8-9, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” When we are weak He is strong. When we stumble he is there to pick us up.
You may feel like there is no help. That helpless feeling is filling your mind and clouding your vision. God’s grace is available for those who recognize that they cannot help themselves. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.