Pastor Chris
Not that we are sufficient of
ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God (2
Corinthians 3:5).
When the scripture says "our sufficiency is of God," it means
the ability with which we function is God’s ability. His ability is at work in
us. We’re strengthened with the Strength of God. His divine energy is at work
in you. You’re therefore up to any task. The Greek word is
"hikanotes," which means to have competence or ability, the quality
of being adequately fortified and enabled physically, intellectually, mentally,
and spiritually for any task!
The Apostle Paul made a striking remark to this effect when he said,
"Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh
in me mightily" (Colossians 1:29). No wonder he lived such an inspiring
and extraordinary life as an Apostle of Jesus Christ. He acknowledged and took
advantage of the power of God that was at work in him mightily. In Philippians
4:13, he said, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth
me." By that, he wasn’t saying, "God is able; so He’s going to help
me do all things," no! He was referring to an inherent ability in him! He
understood that the glorious anointing of the Holy Spirit was at work in him
mightily.
You’re sufficient in God’s sufficiency. This means that your
abilities are unlimited; nothing is impossible unto you. Nothing can put you
down or wear you out. Isaiah 40:31 says, "…they that wait upon the Lord
shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they
shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." He
renews your strength day by day; meaning that your strength is continuously
exchanged for His strength. What a life we have in Him; a life of the
supernatural and infinite possibilities. Halleluiah.
Confession
Dear Father, I thank you for being my strength and
my glory; I’m stirred and ready for anything, and competent to excellently
accomplish any task, through your Spirit that infuses inner strength into me!
I’m sufficient in your sufficiency! Glory!
f u r t h e r s t u d y:2 Corinthians 9:8; 2
Corinthians 12:9
Daily
Scripture Reading
1 Year Reading Plan : Hebrews 7, Jeremiah 11-12
2 Year Reading Plan : John 10:22-32, 1 Chronicles 7
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