You* Have What It Takes
The Reality—Part I
God can do anything.
Listen up.
God can do anything by the power that works within us! The same power that works within us!
Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us. (Ephesians 3:20)
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed. (2 Corinthians 9:8)
I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)
And there are many more similar verses.
This is breathtaking.
The Reality—Part II
Put God’s power into action
Feeling inadequate to do what God asks you to do? God makes you sufficient. You have what it takes.
Are you struggling with some stubborn sin? You have what it takes to overcome.
Are you concerned you won’t know what to say when your faith is attacked? The Holy Spirit will give you the words. You have what it takes.
Are you fearful that you’ll deny Christ in the face of impending death from persecution? You have what it takes to stay faithful.
We are equipped to do the job God wants us to do.
How?
The fact is that we can do all things through Him. We can.
But we need to learn how to have His power work within us.
This is our assignment right now, in this world. We are to grow in the grace and love of the Lord (2 Peter 3:18). We are to learn how to fix our minds on Jesus (Hebrews 12:2, 1 Peter 1:13). We are to learn how to deny ourselves and take up the cross of Christ (Matthew 16:24). We are to increasingly walk by the Spirit (Galatians 5:16).
The great news is that God is working within us to want to do His will and to actually do His will (Philippians 2:13).
Determine to pay attention and walk in His way.
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. (Ephesians 6:10)
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- This post is only for believers, those who have received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. If you’re not, or not sure, see Becoming a Child of God.
