Our Source of Strength
Have you ever
noticed that Nobody brags about weaknesses? We live in a culture where independence,
physical fitness, and self-sufficiency are highly valued. We do everything we
can to hide our inadequacies or limitations. Everyone seems to want to appear
as competent and capable individuals in our handling of whatever comes our way.
But self-reliance
is not highly valued by the Lord. Our salvation itself requires that we humble
ourselves, admit we are helpless sinners, and come empty- handed to Jesus
Christ, relying on Him to save us. As church members we are called to share our
struggles, confess our sins to one another, and pray for each other.
You see weakness
is our friend, not an enemy. Human pride must be uprooted. And weakness…. is
many times the tool God uses and was used In Paul’s life, it was a “thorn in
the flesh”; in ours, it might be illness, aging, financial need, or anything
else that brings us to our knees, kneeling before God, asking for His help.
Everyone has a
certain amount of fortitude, but due to our human weakness we can carry
ourselves only so far. Some situations drain every drop of energy we have and
yet demand more. When we can’t take another step, Christ will carry us through.
Our weakness
brings us to a place of humility and lets God demonstrate His power in us. Only
then do we find the energy, courage, and peace we need to go on living for His
glory. He will empower us not only to endure the ordeal but also to go through
it with inexplicable gladness.
Please remember
all those that are on our prayer list.
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