Strengthen the feeble hands steady the knees that give way… (Isaiah 35:3,NIV)
This idea struck me as an analogy: God made us able to walk on two feet. Unfortunately, it seems that I’m working to look like the Hunchback of Notre Dame with no reluctance! Another unfortunate case, sometimes it seems that I love the ground. Disappointment, fears, hopes and guilt can be so haranguing, and its weight can seem unbearable to lift up. If He made us able to walk on all fours, maybe the weight could be more bearable…
But it wasn’t on His purpose! God only gave us two feet and two hands with opposable, gripping thumbs for circumstances of His infinite knowledge. For me, we’re the only beings with reasoning. We show emotions and learning, whereas animals do everything for this and solely instinct. Animals need God for provision; we need God for our souls.
He gave us the capability to stand up ALL the time, but there are other things. As we sin or as we grieve, God still extends His hand when we need Him to stand up. We will always need the aid of someone to lift up and strengthen our hands. We have friends, family, church people, etc. who can help us on our journey. More than that –and they are important- is God Himself, who created us with two feet to show us how strong are we with Him only.