"Be strong and courageous; don't be terrified or afraid of them. For it is the Lord your God who goes with you; He will not leave you or forsake you."
Deuteronomy 31:6
I mentioned in the first segment that being "strong in the Lord" is an important aspect of our walk, and that is true. But for the purpose of further expanding it, I need some Old Testament wisdom to explain a little more deeply.
To be "strong in the Lord" is to make full use of His strength instead of our own. Many things can be accomplished by our power, certainly, and we are capable of accomplishing great feats on our own. But those feats of greatness only apply to the earthly realm, and that is not where we aspire to be.
We are in this world, but not to be of this world, and that means we need to show an example of Christ in all that we do. And therefore, when we are weak, He is strong. Even the children sing of this, and we know it is true. And just as Joshua encouraged the people, I would encourage you, as well. Nothing can terrify God, and if His strength is what we are blessed to use, then we have no reason to fear.
And the Word is true: He will not leave you or forsake you. He will be present forever and always, and nothing can separate us from that truth. Nothing. But as we have to put on the armor and put on His strength, it is still our choice to make. So put it on, and then have no fear about anything!
Take a moment today to think about the strength you use. Is it only your own strength? Or do you employ the strength of God in your times of distress? If you don't I heavily suggest that you begin to pray for it... you'll find it quite a powerful experience, and you will honor the Lord in doing so!
God bless you all!!!
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