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“My strength is made perfect in weakness.”
—2 Corinthians 12:9
To effectively serve God and complete the task He has given us, we must recognize that there is strength in weakness. When we rely on our own strength and boast of our accomplishments, failure is not far off. God will not show Himself strong when we live by our own strength, for God has said, “It is not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit.”
We live our lives in spiritual warfare, doing battle with the devil and his forces of darkness. Therefore, we must never enter a battle boasting of our own power. We must become empty vessels to be of service in the Lord’s army. God will empty us of all that we boast of before He fills us with His treasures.
When We Are Weak God is Strong
God does not make us weak; rather, He permits us to become weak so that we may receive His power. Strength that knows it is strong is actually weakness; but weakness that knows it is weak is in fact strength. That is why God’s strength is fully manifested when we feel that we are weak and insufficient. He does not show Himself strong to those who think they are strong, and do not realize their need of divine help. He withholds His power from the boastful and imparts it to the humble.
Are you sad because you feel weak and inadequate in certain areas of your life? By faith, take courage and know that God is at work in you. He is making you conscious of your weakness before He imparts His strength in you. God is emptying your vessel. That feeling of inadequacy is because God is preparing you for His glory. So, rather than live depressed because you feel weak, begin praising God because He has allowed you to experience weakness, for there is strength in weakness.
