Romans 5:6-8 NIV
You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Verclempt: Yiddish for choked with emotion. Derives from German. Pop culture reference via Saturday Night Live (SNL) as in...
"I'm verclempt. Talk amongst yourselves. Here. I'll give you a topic: 'Very strong' is neither 'very' nor 'strong.' Discuss."
We are weak; dependent. Weightlifter and weakling alike, go without sustenance and sleep for but 24 hours, same sluggish result. Even those who abide by a moral code fall short. Ultimately, eventually, we are, all alike: Weak. Powerless.
In our weakness, our powerlessness, we call out to you, oh Lord. Thank you for dying for us, becoming weakness for us, saving us. For those who think themselves strong, Lord, may they come to grips with, and confess their vulnerability and need before they are beyond crying out to the Son Who Saves. Amen.
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