Helpless
Posted by Karah
Pause
Think of a time when you were absolutely helpless and needed someone to give you a hand. How did you feel? Thank God that He doesn’t leave us helpless.
When you think about the word helpless, what images come to mind? Write down your ideas.
“For while we were still helpless, at the appointed moment, Christ died for the ungodly. But God proves His own love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us!”
—Romans 5:6,8
Read Romans 5:6-10 in your Bible. Read verses 6 and 8 again carefully, then answer these questions:
• In the context of this passage, what does it mean to be helpless? Explain.
• If no one can save themselves and we are all under the wrath of God without a relationship with Christ, what do these verses teach you about the importance of sharing the gospel?
• Clearly, the good news of God’s great rescue is vital information. Is the gospel’s importance reflected in your daily life? How?
Respond
• Think of people in your daily life who do not know Christ. List a few names.
• Meditate on Romans 5:8, reminding yourself that Christ loved each of these people enough to die for them. Ask God for opportunities to show others His incredible love.
Memory Verse
Ask a friend or parent to help you memorize John 3:36. Try reciting it to them. If it helps you to move while memorizing, toss a ball back and forth with your partner as you recite the verse.
Behind the Story
Romans 5 assures us of God’s great love for us by explaining that He chose to take upon Himself His own wrath, which we rightfully deserved. Verses 9-11 go on to tell us that in Christ, God declares us:
• righteous: right according to God’s standard; our sins are removed.
• reconciled: our broken relationship with our Creator has been restored.
The Point
We must share the gospel, because everyone who doesn’t trust in Christ for salvation is subject to God’s wrath.
Posted in Boys, Devotions | Tagged Camp Ridgecrest Alumni and Friends, Camp Ridgecrest for Boys, Reprinted from ec magazine. © 2012 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Used by permission., Weekly Devotions