~Colossians 1:11
Thoughts...
What a wonderful prayer and promise this is! Those who trust in Jesus have been promised that all power is theirs for their strengthening- all of Christ's power that called the world into existence, raises the dead to life, and upholds the universe by the word of His power is ours by our union with Him. He has promised to throw all of His omnipotence into doing what He has promised on our behalf.
And what He has promised is this: we will be strengthened, not according to our ability (which is so small), nor according to our own strength (which is so weak), nor according to our own goodness (which is filthy rags). Everything in us is limited, feeble, and failing, but we are not strengthened according to anything in us. We are strengthened according to His glorious might. If we were strengthened according to our capacity or faithfulness, we would soon fall, but God's glorious might equips us to face and overcome any obstacle with "all endurance and patience with joy." Take hold of this promise, for this means that you can face the challenges of today with un unshakeable confidence and resolute joy, knowing that the endurance, patience, and strength for every trial comes not from you but from Him.
Prayer...
God, Fill my heart with the truth of this promise, so that it can become a reality in my life as I daily take hold of You and Your strength. Keep me abiding in You, for I know apart from You I can do nothing, but that I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me.
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