THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH: July 2014 I will strengthen thee… (Isaiah 41:10) When we are called to serve, we are in some cases called to suffer. In order to serve and also deal with the suffering associated with our service to God, we must take inventory of our strength, and we no doubt will discover often times it is less than we thought, and less than we need. However, let not our hearts be troubled because we have such a word as this to fall back upon, for it guarantees us all that we can possibly need. God has strength omnipotent; and that strength He can transfer to us as needed. Here in this verse God makes the promise that He will do so. He has the power to be the food of our souls, and the health of our hearts; and thus He and He alone, will give us strength. There is no telling how much power God can put into a man. When divine strength comes, human weakness is no more a hindrance. Im sure we all can remember seasons of labor and trial in which we received special strength that we wondered at ourselves. In the midst of danger we were calm, under bereavement we were resigned, in slander we were self-contained, and in sickness we were patient. The fact is, God gives unexpected strength when unusual trials come upon us, but thanks be to God who gives us victory in our time of need! Gods promise makes me brave, even in the midst of adversity, confusion and uncertainty. Lord, strengthen me according to thy word is our prayer! Be Blessed and Encouraged, Pastor Thomas
Posted on: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 18:07:16 +0000