Today’s
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6
We are not saying that we can do this work ourselves. It is God
who makes us able to do all that we do. (v 5)
Words
of Devotion
Paul never claimed he was capable of accomplishing all
that God called him to do. He simply learned to look beyond his own inadequacy
to the sufficiency of Christ. If we will adopt the same practice, we, too can
discover the blessings hidden in our own experience of inadequacy.
Our
Insufficiency Drives Us to God.
When we realize a situation is bigger than we can handle,
we are quick to open the Bible and diligently pray for guidance and power.
Inadequacy
Relieves Us of the burden of self-effort and
self-reliance. The Lord has us right where He wants us – at the end of our rope
with nothing left to give.
Inability
Motivates Reliance on Devine Power.
We will never be adequate until we draw from the Holy
Spirit’s inexhaustible strength. He does in and trough us what God never
intended that we do on our own.
By
Using Weak, Inadequate People, God Demonstrates What Great Things He Can Do.
He actually delights in choosing unlikely individuals to
carry out His purposes. There is no limit to what He can and will do through
someone willing to give Him full control. “Not my will but Your will be done in
me and through me”
Inadequacy
Challenges Our Faith.
Paul says, “Our adequacy is from God” (v.5). Those who
focus on the reliability of this promise and step out in obedience will grow in
their faith.
Why go through all the fear, pressure, and frustration
that accompany feelings of Inadequacy when there is an alternative?
Today
let the Lord make you adequate: rely upon Him and allow Christ to live in and
through you.
He
will replace your anxiety with a quiet spirit of contentment.
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