As Jesus’ disciples, we can stand up to seasonal depression in several ways. The inclination is to take practical steps rather than turn towards Christ primarily. That is stinking thinking. Our Lord should be the very foundation that guides us in both thought and action. Jesus is the ultimate solution.
God highlights his sovereign pleasure in his creation by choosing the promise as the way of the Savior. Mercy abounds from the very beginning of the Bible. Only through the promise do we have hope. In Galatians 3, “Until Christ came,” The Savior has come. It has happened. All of history revolves around this reality.
Was it fate that the Pedagogue acted as my accuser and pushed for me to be executed? I shall never forget the nightmarish sight of him smiling; due to my father’s desperate plea, I had been granted a reprieve from death. It came at a terrible cost: I was being taken under his supervision while my father and brother committed themselves to the court for my reprieve.
Picture the law as a person in your life. How would he interact with you, and what role does he play? Do you imagine the law, as a person, will protect you? How can he? His strength is not his own. Indeed, this guardian is generally older and of little use elsewhere. This law keeper safeguards the limits; and, when transgressed, administers rightful punishment dictated by justice.
Who is this mighty King of Kings,
Who has come in flesh like me and you?
Deliver, Sanctify, Redeem and Complete.
No one in this world is so kind and true.
When we look at Jesus, we lose the fear that keeps us from seeing that we need to help. Those who seek help, first see the need. Confession between you and the Father is where all of this begins. When we look to the Holy Spirit, we sense wholeness started. With the Father, our faith broadcasts future hope when God makes all things new.