Obstacles in the pathway of
the weak become stepping-stones in the pathway of the strong.
Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881)
The weaker we feel, the
harder we lean on God. And the harder we lean, the stronger we grow.
Joni Eareckson Tada
My brother and I were preparing to leave the bank with his 5-year-old
daughter, Melissa. She ran ahead to open the heavy door. She huffed, puffed,
and pushed; she stepped back and started again.
Finally she pushed with all the
might her little body could muster--and the door opened!
She was unaware that her father's
hand, high above her head, had actually pushed the door open for her. I
laughed at my niece, but then realized God does the same for me every day.
-- Vicky Marra, Franklin, Ohio. Today's
Christian Woman, "Heart to Heart."
Scripture
Text: Eph. 6:10 (NIV) Finally, be
strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
1.
How to become Strong? Spiritual
Exercise:
Prayer. “They
that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.”
-- Isaiah 40:31
Bible Study.
The Bible shows us who is the Lord and
who we can be.
Go to church.
Join with other believers. Join God’s Team.
A
threefold cord is not quickly broken.
-- Ecclesiastes 4:12
2.
How to get in God’s Team?
Join with Him who came for
you. Realize that He wants you. Accept Him. Join the team.
Rev.
3:20 Jesus stands at the door and knocks. He waits for you to open the door.
3.
How to get His mighty power?
Depend on Him by giving
yourself to Him. Allow Him to
work through you.
If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in
bed with a mosquito. --
Betty Reese. Leadership, Vol. 16, no. 2.
My strength is made perfect in weakness. -- 2 Corinthians 12:9
Phil
4:13 (NIV) I can do everything through him who gives me strength