WeAkly Strength

Weakly Strength

Magician David Blaine needed a breath after 17 minutes without oxygen and needed sustenance after 44 days without food. See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFnGhrC_3Gs.

However great my endurance or tenacity I do have limits.

Growing from dependence to independence into interdependence my limitations seem designed to heighten awareness that, while I can do a lot on my own, I really do need you. Even this article has other’s fingerprints. Yet we are not enough. While we are stronger than me, we are not sufficient.

My biased belief? Humans are intended to need their Designer.

John the Apostle witnesses, “Many other things Jesus did in the presence of his disciples that are not recorded in this book. But these are recorded that you might believe that Jesus is the Christ and that by believing, you might have life through his name.” John 20:30-31 [Jesus is incredible credible.] 

John records seven miracles accomplished by Jesus’ presence. Each one points to Jesus’ credibility as Master over yet another aspect of life here on earth.

When Jesus fed the 5000 with 5 loaves and two fish John 6:9, we can note his Mastery over Quantity. Many were hungry and he met the “we” need. When Jesus turned water to wine John 2:10, we can see his Mastery over Quality – it was fine wine! Many were thirsty and again he met the “we” need. What do we need?

Might miracles occur when we present ourselves to our Designer as needing Divine intervention?

Jesus and John knew what we may be learning – the challenges of life are useful in pointing us to know, trust & request help from and depend on the Designer.

– Chaplain Robin