Many are proud to receive help. Some are so adamant that they will rather die than receive help from others. No person is an island. Few have a superiority complex that they do not receive help from those whom they consider inferior. One person (belonging to the so-called high caste) met with an accident and was feeling thirsty and cried for water. When a person rushed to give him water, he refused as the person who extended help was a janitor in uniform, probably belonging to a lower caste.
Incarnation: Lord Jesus Christ set aside His privileges and glory and took the form of a man to redeem humanity. As a new-born baby was vulnerable as any baby was, totally dependent on Mary and Joseph for his provision, protection, and nurture.
Carpenter: Lord Jesus diligently worked as a carpenter as Joseph his step-father was. From the age of 12 until 30 for eighteen years he did the hard work to feed his younger siblings and mother Mary.
Refusal to create bread: Satan tempted Lord Jesus Christ to do a miracle of turning stones into bread. Jesus refused by saying “man shall not live by bread alone but every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord.” (Matthew 4:4) Yet, he multiplied five barley loaves and two fish to feed the five thousand. (Matthew 14:13-21)
Humility: Lord Jesus could have created what he needed but was humble to receive help from others. On one occasion he borrowed a coin to answer a difficult question; a boat to preach; a mule to ride; a room to celebrate New Covenant and a tomb to be buried.
Provision for ministry: Lord Jesus was followed by a few female disciples, who would help him with His needs and the needs of male disciples. (Luke 8:1-3) Lord was not ashamed to receive help from women’s disciples.
Church and community: God has created the Church community to be helpful to one another. However, love and humility are the watchwords in a community.
Am I humble to receive help from others as determined by God?