” I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.”
Philippians 4 :13
Paul is here trying to tell us that it is important to be content in all situations. It is important to rely on God’s strength even when others ready to help us.we have to submit ourselves completely to God, He will work in our life in different ways. He promised us that “He will never leave us nor forsake us”. Hebrews 13:5. He is the author and perfector of our lives. He strengthen us from within and makes us able to do all things. He gives us hope, confidence, wisdom, courage, ability and knowledge like He gave to Moses.
Moses said to God that he couldn’t do it because of the stammering tongue, Lord urged him to take Aaron with him as a speaker. If we are ready God will arrange everything for us.
The gifts and abilities are not seen together in all people. But if you are a believer Jesus will manifest His strength, power and grace. It was the stammering Moses who thundered “Let my people go”. If Lord want us for His kingdom work He will equip us, train us and motivate us. We can do many things for Him, deliver people from their bondages, diseases, or comfort others. Wherever we are put ,be a testimony to others like Daniel and his friends. God will induce courage in us to face all the trials and afflictions.
Despite his frequent needs and harsh treatment, Paul joy fully declares his confidence that God will allow him to endure anything. Paul’s words reflected the gospel teaching nothing is impossible with God .(Mathew19:26,Mark 10:27Luke 1:37) In Romans8:31 Paul says “if God is for us who can be against us”.
Paul’s confidence can be found throughout his writings. It is written to encourage the weak and those that find themselves in difficult circumstances. Paul recognized that when we are positioned in Christ, abiding in Him, and remaining in fellowship with the Father, we are equipped for any crisis in our life.
” Not by might nor by power but by my Spirit says the Lord”.
Zechariah 4:6
God is good and His word is true. Due to physical disability I used to struggle a lot and would find things overwhelming. I always recite this verse and God has strengthened me in doing a lot of ordinary household chores like cooking, cleaning, driving, doing home deliveries and managing the restaurant in a foreign country. Thank you, Jesus, for helping me.
Prayer
Heavenly Father gives me the grace to endure all hardships in my life. You are my strength and your word sustains me.
Amen
Sol.Anju