THE STRENGTH OF THE LORD

” HE GIVES STRENGTH TO THE WEARY, AND TO HIM WHO LACKS MIGHT HE INCREASES POWER. ” ISAIAH 40: 29

” YET THOSE WHO WAIT FOR THE LORD WILL GAIN NEW STRENGTH; THEY WILL MOUNT UP WITH WINGS LIKE EAGLES, THEY WILL RUN AND NOT GET TIRED, THEY WILL WALK AND NOT BECOME WEARY. ” ISAIAH 40:31

Paul said, ‘ for when I am weak, then I am strong.’ (2 Cor. 12:10) It is so important to understand that we are only strong when we are weak. You might ask how is that possible? When we are weak we are usually in situations where we are open to humbling ourselves before the Lord. When we are weak is when we put our trust in the Lord to help us and give us comfort and peace. When we are weak we are more open to separating ourselves from the problem and will be more willing to ask God to help us. When we are weak we often find ourselves backed up against the wall with no way to turn except toward Jesus. God’s weakness is stronger than men. Our God renews and strengthens those who are weak. He is the one who empowers us to perservere. He is the one who lifts us up and revitalizes us. He may put family and friends in our path to help us or he may use angels to provide holy protection for us. No matter the tools he uses, we must first go to him. We must think of him as our total source for strength, peace and the love for others. He is our source. If we don’t believe or make efforts to include him in whatever our endeveors are, we will eventually fail. We are fighting a spiritual battle. The devil hates us and will make sure we fail at whatever we do. The Lord has provided us with a way out. He has provided Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. All we have to do is make an effort and invite him in. PRAISE THE LORD ALWAYS!