But my mouth would encourage you; comfort from my lips would bring you relief.

Job 16:5 (NIV)

The Powerless

by Cathy Vinson

  
This describes one of the most often repeated scenarios. The combining of these unequal forces seems to produce a dynamic that beckons God into the picture. God seems to be drawn to this unequal balance, so much so that He will bring His own people into a place of powerlessness just to fit the bill for His involvement.

Without number are God's areas of expertise.When we speak of the One in the universe over that has undertaken the cause of the powerless, there is only
one, and He stands alone. There is no #2 filed behind Him in line: no social worker, no politician vying for government programs, no Hollywood activist. King Asa cried out, "Lord, there is NO ONE LIKE YOU to help the powerless against the mighty."

"to HELP the powerless..." Go to where the help is. No one is so in tune and in touch with the suffering of the weak one stacked up against the one with MORE might, stature, position, authority, age, resources, influence. Though the most mighty Himself, no one understands the feelings and perspective of the powerless who time and time again is positioned AGAINST the one with more. He knows within the weak one on his way to face the
mightier there is great pangs of inadequacy and turbulence.

Where, where is the Helper? Go to where help is found. No where is it found like in the One who "helps."

Don't you adore Him as the One who helps the powerless? If you are powerless, perhaps there is much of God's initiative that has brought you to this very place. It's at this place that You might be linked with Him. It's at this place where He might truly HELP you.


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"the powerless against the mighty"

(2 Chr 14:11)
... Without number are God's areas of expertise. When we speak of the One in the universe over that has undertaken the cause of the powerless, there is only one, and He stands alone.

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