When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death. (John 4:47 KJV)
Point of death is a critical point. Critical point is typically a no-definition point; a situation or instance where the outcome of a case is not determinable. It is the point in a case where outcome is outside human or natural control. It is a crescendo outside the parlance of Man.
Thermodynamics aptly illustrates critical point as that point where liquid and gases coexist at a particular temperature and pressure thus forming a supercritical substance that is neither liquid nor gas. At this point, there is no clear definition of the substance produced; the density of liquid and gas (vapor) are equal, hence a superficial result. At a critical point, critical temperature and pressure produces critical fluid. Nothing is determinable.
It must be observed that critical point is a turning point; a swing point where event may turn any way but good and grave insight is necessary to gain adaptive control.
In life’s course, we often encounter critical points, a situation where one is seemingly both hapless and helpless with evident ‘loss of control’ to direct or manage a situation. A point where one is tempted to give-in /give-up due to evident lack of means to effect change or redress.
Beloved, I learnt by God, that critical point is a blessed opportunity for a good turning point if one gains insight into the caprice of that precipice. We can triumph in critical situations no matter its texture.
The Bible describes a critical situation, its antics and foil.
Consider this, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present[a] help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult. There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God will help her right early. The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.” (Psalm 46:1-5 RSV)
A cheap and venerable means to retain or gain control of critical situation is to allow God in the situation. Notice what the Bible says, “God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved” ; whereas the earth is moved or changed by the upset and the mountains tremble with its tumult; the City of God remains safe and unimpeded; the holy habitation of the Most High. God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God will help her right early.
That City of God is our Heart if and when we allow God to reside there by Faith. When we receive and accept by Faith the Lord Jesus as both our Lord and Savior, God by His Spirit takes residence in our spirt and we become God’s own; that City where God (now) lives. (see John 3:1-8)
Yes, daunting and vicious situations may assail every so often but notice God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God will help her right early for “He (GOD) makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear, he burns the chariots with fire! “Be still, and know that I am God. I am exalted among the nations; I am exalted in the earth! ”The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge” (Psalm 46:9-11 RSV). Please allow God to help you! Amen.
