grace
My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9
We may ask, “How can I be the hands and feet of Jesus?” but then feel that we are completely inadequate to be of usefulness or worth to God. Paradoxically, it is when we are least adequate that we are of most use to God.
It is God who enables us to be hands and feet for Him. When we believe in Jesus Christ as our Savior, we receive freedom through Him. We are no longer controlled by our old nature that holds us down and which we cannot get beyond. Colossians 1:13-14 Our lives are no longer dominated by wrongdoing and hostility to God. Instead, our minds and our hearts have been rescued and are being renewed. We are free from everything that holds us back from being useful to God. God’s power and strength are able to work and flow through us. John 7:38 We may appear weak in our own ability but God’s capability is strong. This is the grace that is sufficient for us. God gives us the strength to live a worthy life in every situation and to do good deeds for Him. Philippians 4:13
So, be encouraged. When we feel inadequate, we can step out in our weakness and let the world see a demonstration of God’s power. This is what the apostle Paul said about his own ability: “I was unsure of how to go about this, and felt totally inadequate—I was scared to death, if you want the truth of it—and so nothing I said could have impressed you or anyone else. But the Message came through anyway. God's Spirit and God's power did it.” 1 Corinthians 2:3-5 MSG-
Bible References
- 2 Corinthians 12:9
- 1 Corinthians 2:3-5 MSG
- Philippians 4:13
- Colossians 1:13-14
- John 7:38
Posted on Sat, 5 Nov 2011 20:32 by rbritton (110 day(s) old)
