One of the Bible’s most powerful and yet also misused promises is “I can do all things through him [Christ] who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13, ESV).
This is not meant for the football player to put on their eye black and say, “I can smash the other team.” It is not meant for the MMA fighter to put on his robe that he wears up to the cage, saying, “I can do all things with Christ. I can beat up this other guy.”
Are these days making you fearful? Don’t be surprised and don’t be alarmed because we have the power of God at our disposal.
Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me.
Gary has been studying the attributes of God and this week, he explores God's omnipotence.
Any Christian will tell you, “Jesus died for my sins.” They know certain parts of the story — that Jesus died and rose again — but I’ve learned that few can tell you what his resurrection means in their daily life. They fail to apply God’s powerful truths to the way they live and believe, and that makes all the difference in the world.
I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted.
“For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin” (Hebrews 4:16).
The Lord calls us to the throne of grace, not when we have it all together, but when we find ourselves in a time of need. He is not calling us in this hour because we are strong but because he knows that we need him, and he desires for us to finish the work he has commissioned us to do in this generation.
Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
When humanity wants to be its own God and government desires to become “god” to the people, they will attempt to pass laws against prayer. As Christians, we must not let the window of prayer be closed even for one day. It’s time to pray and press into the power of God because He desires to show us His willingness to be merciful.
When the Holy Spirit comes in power, it is like dynamite that reshapes and changes things. God, through the power of the Holy Spirit, wants to reshape and change you into the image of His Son, Jesus Christ. God wants to put to death in you things that are not like Him—fear, anger, unforgiveness, addiction, etc. Say yes to Him today. Then abide in and obey the Word of God, and the power of the Holy Spirit will remain in your life.