~ Christians Need Greater Strength ~
Myth ~ The Christian life is impossible because of the lack of strength and talents that are needed.
Reality ~ From the human perspective this is true. But with the spiritual strength and resources possessed by all Christians all that is needed is provided.
Scripture ~ “And lest I [the Apostle Paul} should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in [your] weakness.’ Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:7-10).
Quotes ~ “God does not need your strength: He has more than enough of power of His own. He asks our weakness: He has not of that Himself, and He is longing therefore, to take your weakness, and use it as the instrument in His own mighty hand. Will you not yield your weakness to Him, and receive His strength? ~ Charles Spurgeon
~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.
Bible Version: Quotations are from the NKJV unless otherwise noted. Emphasis is added.
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