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Fixers and Handlers, It's Not Just The Politicians That Need Them!


A fixer is someone who solves problems and gets things done.  Sometimes they fix the big messes that people create.

Of all the people in the world who didn’t need a fixer, it was Jesus.  In 2 Corinthians, Jesus is described as one who had no sin (2 Cor 5:21).

Contrast that with us.  We have a trio of insurmountables against us.  In the book of Romans, we find that we are:  a) helpless; b) sinners; and c) enemies of God (Romans 5).    

But the greatest fixer of all time solved the problems by taking care of them:  a) while we were still helpless, Christ died for the ungodly (Rom 5:5); b) while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us (5:8); and c) while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son (5:10). 

A handler is someone who advises or manages someone in their work, especially someone important or famous.  Sometimes they try to manage the person so that they do not go off script and say something (or do something) really inappropriate.

Of all the people in the world who didn’t need a handler, it was Jesus.  He was full of grace and truth (John 1:14).  He never said anything inappropriate and he never did anything inappropriate.    

Contrast that with us.  We say things that shouldn’t be said and do things that shouldn’t be done.  The Psalmist proclaimed that all men are liars (Ps 116:11) and we sometimes very much live up to that.  The apostle Paul wrote that he desired to do what was good but couldn’t carry it out.  In fact, Paul wrote that he typically did the very things that he didn’t want to do (Rom 8:18-19).

But Jesus gave us the greatest handler of all time, the Holy Spirit.  The Holy Spirit is our counselor and He teaches us and reminds us of what Jesus taught (John 14:26).  The Holy Spirit also guides us into all truth (John 16:13). 

In the current political world, fixers and handlers are seen to be very necessary.  The fixers try to take care of the problems of the past or the problems that arise during the campaign or the term of office.  The handlers try to keep their candidates electable by projecting a polished and professional image for their candidate.

In my current reality, I need plenty of fixing and handling.  It has nothing to do with elections but I need a fixer and a handler in order to navigate life in a way that pleases and honors the Lord.  And God has provided both in the persons and work of His Son and the Holy Spirit!

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