Not By Might Nor By Power

I didn't get saved until I was in my mid-twenties.  Growing up in this world, there is a constant perception that we have to do it all. We have to manage everything ourselves. Being 'strong' is an asset to be desired, and it shows that you have everything under control. Weakness comes in the form of acknowledging you need a little help. 

God doesn't see it that way. 

But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty. -1 Corinthians 1:27

Real might isn't our own strength on display for the world to see, it is God's strength manifested in us, for His glory. In fact, right before the verse above, it says that not many mighty (according to the flesh) are called. Why would we want to rely on our own power, when the God who created the heavens and the earth so freely offers up His strength for us?

Our God is mighty!  His understanding is infinite. With His mighty outstretched arm, He protects, and with the same arm, He pours out His judgement. He has the power to heal the sick and to raise the dead. In Him, we can drink from the unfailing fountain of eternal life. 

We don't have to navigate this world alone, pretending to have it all under control.  Through Him, we can walk victoriously.  Equipped with the armor of God and the Sword of the Spirit, we face this world. A world that Jesus has already overcome; and we do so with the knowledge that we are more than conquerors through Him. 

So, let the weak say, 'I am strong'!  For, He who is in me is greater than he who is in the world.