Only The Strong Survives

(From The Minister's Desk/Heart)





II Corinthians 12: 10 & 13:9

Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

For we are glad, when we are weak, and you are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.

*** It is a blessing to be strong enough to endure hardship, pain and trials because we know it is not us. It is the power of God that resides within us. The power God has given us to endure many attacks that come our way. This is all part of suffering all the day long, as the bible says, for righteousness sake. We must endure to carry out his will/mission.

*** The bible tells us, "The work that Jesus carried out; greater work than that we shall do."

*** Many times we get weak in the flesh and our friends and others are strong in the spirit. At this point they are able to help lift us up, and sometimes help us to finish the work that we have begun with the help of the Lord.


Ephesians 6:10

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might.

*** We must realize that we have no strength or power of our own. The power that comes from within us belongs to the Lord who created heaven and earth. We also know that God gives us power to get wealth, as the scripture says.


Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

*** We are able to accomplish great things with the help of the good Lord. He has all power in his hands.
We can be certain that when God gives us power to carry out his will no one or nothing can stop us; they may hinder us but never stop us.

*** The bible tells us, "Once the Holy Ghost come upon us, we shall have power to do many things. God's given power to live by -amen.


Lets use the power God has lended us to do good things for others - until we meet again soon.