“The Blessings of
Inadequacy”
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Corinthian’s 3:4-6 NCV We can say this, because through Christ we feel certain
before God. We are not saying that we can do this work ourselves. It is God who
makes us able to do all that we do. He made us able to be servants of a new
agreement from Himself to His people. This new agreement is not a written law,
but it is of the Spirit. The written law brings death, but the Spirit gives
life.
Life
is filled with struggles that reveal our human inadequacy: Physical problems
leave us week and unable to cope; relational troubles bring confusion and
stress; continual battles with bad habits and addictions make us feel defeated;
and financial pressures damage our self-worth. No one likes challenges that are
too big to handle, but God can use them for our good.
Maybe
you have never considered inadequacy a blessing. After all, it stirs up all
sorts of uncomfortable emotions that make us feel insignificant and weak. But
God can turn the negatives into blessings if we acknowledge our helplessness,
depend on His strength, and step into our challenges with confidence in Him.
Inadequacy
can be a blessing since it:
·
Drives
us to God as we recognize our helplessness.
·
Relieves
us of the burden of trying to do God’s will in our own strength.
·
Motivates
us to live in the power of the Holy Spirit.
·
Provides
an opportunity for the Lord to demonstrate what He can do.
·
Increases
our usefulness to God by replacing pride with humility.
·
Allows
Christ to receive all the glory.
·
Gives
us peace as we rely on Him.
Through
the power of the Holy Spirit, believers have the ability to endure difficulty
and accomplish whatever the Lord calls them to do. By claiming the adequacy of
Christ, we can face every circumstance with a sense of confidence – not in
ourselves but in God, who is capable.
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