We are not reliable, nor capable.

We know as humans we are imperfect- this is a fundamental concept of God's plan and our insatiable thirst and downright need for Jesus and the ultimate sacrifice. This being understood- how could we expect, as we continually do, a fellow human (be it a spouse, parent, or friend), to quench any need of ours on a permanent or dependable scale? Do they not have these same voids that need filled? And since no two people in their imperfection can inexhuastibly and unfailingly (imperfection implies failure) provide this love for each other then it is clear that our dependence on God and not man is imperative and necessary.

So what a beautifully orchestrated plan.. that the one being who can perfectly fill our void is the one being who is dependable enough to trust. And this here is perhaps an alternate explanation of grace... because that is all we could ever ask for and quite the opposite of what we deserve.

We can absolutely experience the love of the Savior in our friends and family, but we cannot expect to run to these people and be filled like we would were we to run to Christ.