Saturday, December 30, 2023 4:14:22 AM
You Can Do All Things
~ My hope is that we’re filled with courage and hope today for what God can and will do in us as we make space to live and work in Him in this new year.
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Do you know that your God longs to strengthen you?
“I am able to do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” ~ Philippians 4:13
This verse illustrates a powerful spiritual principle that our heavenly Father longs for you to know today. You were never meant to go through this life alone, living in your own strength. The God who formed the mountains, filled the seas, breathed life into dust, and sustains every living creature longs to strengthen you for whatever lies ahead.
Ephesians 3:20-21 says:
“Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to Him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.”
God can do “far more abundantly” than you could ever dream in your life, “according to the power at work within you.” The Holy Spirit, the power of God for all the earth, dwells within you. Just as He empowered the Apostles for the advance of the gospel through trial and tribulation, He will empower you. Just as He spoke to the Apostles, telling them where they should go and what they should do, He longs to lead you.
You can do all that God has called you to. Whether it be victory over sin, engaging in difficult confession, working biblically rather than according to the world, seeking unity and fellowship with those that bother you, or simply seeking God with all your heart, the Holy Spirit will strengthen you today if you are willing to receive.
To be strengthened by God begins by declaring our inability. God says:
“My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” ~ 2 Corinthians 12:9
When we try and live in our own strength, we become unable to receive the grace of God. God’s grace is never forced on us, but rather it is readily available to all those who acknowledge their need of it. God cannot empower you to experience unity with a fellow believer if you try and engage in relationship apart from the inner work of the Holy Spirit. He cannot empower you to experience victory from sin if you don’t take time to receive His love and follow His leadership moment by moment.
To be strengthened by the mighty hand of God is to stop living in your own strength and instead wholly rely on His. God longs to “do far more abundantly than all you ask or think” if you will lean into Him for His love, power, and guidance. He has plans far above anything you could ever dream of, and the path to those plans begins with following Him moment by moment today. He will faithfully guide you into all the abundant life He has for you, but you must be willing to follow Him and live by His strength.
Take time in prayer to meditate on the strength of God available to you, acknowledge your need of His help, and receive His grace.
In the context of our verse for today, Paul describes an important spiritual principle in Philippians 4:11-13:
“…for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know both how to have a little, and I know how to have a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content — whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. I am able to do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Trust God in whatever season He’s leading you through. Whether you find yourself with plenty or little, difficulties or ease, you can find your contentment in the gift of abundant relationship with your heavenly Father. All that is good comes from His hands alone. May you be strengthened to find joy, peace, and contentment in the presence of your loving Father.
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~ published by: First 15
https://www.first15.org/devotionals/you-can-do-all-things-2023/
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~ My hope is that we’re filled with courage and hope today for what God can and will do in us as we make space to live and work in Him in this new year.
______________
Do you know that your God longs to strengthen you?
“I am able to do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” ~ Philippians 4:13
This verse illustrates a powerful spiritual principle that our heavenly Father longs for you to know today. You were never meant to go through this life alone, living in your own strength. The God who formed the mountains, filled the seas, breathed life into dust, and sustains every living creature longs to strengthen you for whatever lies ahead.
Ephesians 3:20-21 says:
“Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to Him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.”
God can do “far more abundantly” than you could ever dream in your life, “according to the power at work within you.” The Holy Spirit, the power of God for all the earth, dwells within you. Just as He empowered the Apostles for the advance of the gospel through trial and tribulation, He will empower you. Just as He spoke to the Apostles, telling them where they should go and what they should do, He longs to lead you.
You can do all that God has called you to. Whether it be victory over sin, engaging in difficult confession, working biblically rather than according to the world, seeking unity and fellowship with those that bother you, or simply seeking God with all your heart, the Holy Spirit will strengthen you today if you are willing to receive.
To be strengthened by God begins by declaring our inability. God says:
“My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” ~ 2 Corinthians 12:9
When we try and live in our own strength, we become unable to receive the grace of God. God’s grace is never forced on us, but rather it is readily available to all those who acknowledge their need of it. God cannot empower you to experience unity with a fellow believer if you try and engage in relationship apart from the inner work of the Holy Spirit. He cannot empower you to experience victory from sin if you don’t take time to receive His love and follow His leadership moment by moment.
To be strengthened by the mighty hand of God is to stop living in your own strength and instead wholly rely on His. God longs to “do far more abundantly than all you ask or think” if you will lean into Him for His love, power, and guidance. He has plans far above anything you could ever dream of, and the path to those plans begins with following Him moment by moment today. He will faithfully guide you into all the abundant life He has for you, but you must be willing to follow Him and live by His strength.
Take time in prayer to meditate on the strength of God available to you, acknowledge your need of His help, and receive His grace.
In the context of our verse for today, Paul describes an important spiritual principle in Philippians 4:11-13:
“…for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know both how to have a little, and I know how to have a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content — whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. I am able to do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Trust God in whatever season He’s leading you through. Whether you find yourself with plenty or little, difficulties or ease, you can find your contentment in the gift of abundant relationship with your heavenly Father. All that is good comes from His hands alone. May you be strengthened to find joy, peace, and contentment in the presence of your loving Father.
______________
~ published by: First 15
https://www.first15.org/devotionals/you-can-do-all-things-2023/
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