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THE SECRET OF STRENGTH
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4
Isaiah 40:26-41:4

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

 

His grace is sufficient for me.

 

THE SECRET OF STRENGTH
 
All things on earth need to be renewed. No created thing continues by itself. Even trees which wear not themselves with care, nor shorten their lives with labour, need constantly to be renewed by the rain of heaven and to draw from the hidden nutrients of the soil. But long though trees may flourish, yet their lifespan must come some day to an end.
 
Man’s life cannot be sustained without renewal from God. While the body one day will perish, the soul - that unseen inner man - can only be sustained by feeding upon the Word of God, by listening to the Word preached, and by constantly meditating therein. These are God-given means of grace. How impoverished must our souls be when these means are neglected! No wonder the church has so many spiritual dwarfs and weaklings, crawling around despite their years.
 
Awake, ye saints of God! You cannot be renewed and strong without the diligent use of the Word, and daily secret prayer. Your feeble fumbling spiritual life is not of divine workmanship. It is your own neglect and carelessness. Without constant renewal by the blessed Spirit, you cannot face the assaults of hell, the unsettling inner strifes, and at times the afflictions of the Heavenly Father.
 
Little tree, are your roots firmly stayed on the Rock, that you will be able to withstand the coming whirlwind? Little ship, is your anchor fastened to the Rock which alone can hold you, fast and secure, against the tempests of life? Our strength comes not of ourselves, or from any human source, but the Lord. He alone is our strength and our life. Only He can renew us from day to day.
 
THOUGHT: “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength…” (Isa 40:31).
PRAYER: Father, forgive me for my stupidity to think that I can rely on myself. Truly, I confess that I can do nothing without Thee.

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