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12\u00a0training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age<\/p>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”SCRIPTURE #3″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||5px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]
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Help Wanted! I see these words on signs in windows of businesses more than ever before. The shortage of workers across the country have become quite a problem with employers who are struggling to find help. We might speculate what the cause might be. Is it because of Covid, retiring baby boomers, or generous unemployment benefits? Whatever it proves to be in the end, it doesn\u2019t change the fact that merchants across the nation are looking for workers. The ramification of this is affecting everyone. Products are being delayed and many service providers are having to adjust accordingly. In the scheme of things, help wanted pleas are shifting to help needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, as I envision these signs as a \u201csign\u201d from God, my first thought come from the numerous times I read about discipleship in the Bible. Yes, Jesus wants me to help by volunteering, help by going to church, and wants me to help spread His Word; and that will make a great devotion for another day. However, the more I thought about it, the more I imagined that Jesus would not hold a \u201cHelp Wanted\u201d sign. But instead a \u201cHelp Available\u201d sign. He didn\u2019t come into this world because he needs me, He come because I need Him. I am the one holding that sign. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He tells you and I in John 14:6<\/a> \u201cI am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me<\/em>.\u201d The Apostle Paul writes in Titus 2:12<\/a> about my help wanted sign in Christ; \u201ctraining us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age<\/em>.\u201d And the reason all of us need to carry our help wanted sign daily; \u201cFor all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God<\/em>\u201d (Romans 3:23<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n As long as we are on this earth, we will never stop needing Him every moment of every day. So maybe, just maybe, the numerous \u201cHelp Wanted\u201d signs I see on every corner, should remind me of how much I need God in my life. Also, for God to give me patience when products are delayed or service providers are shorthanded. Ultimately reminding me that amongst all the evil in the world, God is still in control and has a divine plan and in Him I place my trust. With my intentional effort with God in my life, THEN I can focus on discipleship to spread the good news of salvation in the community or change someone\u2019s life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What is that good news? \u201cFor God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life,\u201d<\/em> (John 3:16<\/a>). Jesus gave His life on the cross to bear the sins of all who believe in Him. Therefore we can enjoy eternity with Him. All this He did willingly because of His unconditional love for us. Thus, the Good News as we seek him daily for the \u201cHelp Wanted\u201d in our life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dear Lord, I know my sign for help wanted has been fulfilled, thank you for always being there for me. Amen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Phil Bamesberger Home Page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nHelp Received<\/h3>\n\n\n\n