Godly Strength
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (NKJV)
I have revisited this verse many times throughout my life only to rediscover its powerful truths. What drove Paul to write this was his deep need and desire for God’s power, not only in the dark times of his life, but throughout his entire life as a believer. We need to understand God’s supply is continual.
The Holy Spirit lies in wait to give us God’s strength and courage when tragedy and trials occur in our lives. We need to understand that God is not just waiting for us to cry out to Him when His strength in our lives is needed. He wants our lives to be so impacted by His presence that we simply acknowledge that He and He alone is already supplying the strength needed to get through every situation we encounter. Paul did not say, I can do all things that require God’s strength, and he will strengthen me when I call out with the need. He said, “I can do all things”. This means everything we do every day in our lives.
Here we go back to the abundant life issue again. We can face temptation and say no. And we can also face God’s challenges before us and say YES LORD YES!
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father. Help me to understand that You meet our need long before we see that need appear. Give me greater confidence in my relationship with You as You work all the details of my life that I face every day. Help me to be closer to You as I experience your great provision of strength already in place in my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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