The Purpose of His Strength

In today’s times, the weak are dominated by the strong, the poor are ruled by the rich and so forth.

However, in God’s system, the principles that govern strength and power are radically different from those of the world system.

Strength is not given to draw attention to ourselves, but it is given so that we be the salt and light to those around us. His strength is an asset that God enables us to partake of so we can help others, not to dominate or exploit them but to impact them.

Romans 15:1 in the Message version reads, “Those of us who are strong and able in the faith need to step in and lend a hand to those who falter, and not just do what is most convenient for us. Strength is for service, not status.”

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If we stay humble before God and use whatever he gives us wisely and for his glory, God can trust us with much. Never come to God in your strength, but come to God for your strength.

He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much, and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much. (Luke 16:10)

The Bible is full of examples of people who acknowledged their need and their dependence upon God. As long as they remembered that God was their source, and the strength they received was for his glory, all went well.

Apostle Paul is a great example of this. When he was troubled by a messenger of satan (which he called a thorn in the flesh), he cried out to God for help. The Lord responded, saying to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. (2 Corinthians 12:9)

So today and every day, ask Him for His strength and power to fill you. When things begin to happen around you, always acknowledge that it is His strength working through Your weakness. Don’t forget to give Him all the glory.

Father, Your grace is sufficient for me, Your strength is made perfect in my weakness.