THE PROVISION OF INNER
STRENGTH John 7:33-43
Inner strength is revealed by word and deed.
Those that do so are admirable examples. They are my heroes. Jesus being the Alpha and Omega
personification, but not only that . . . He empowers within as no other can.
People may inspire depending on our reaction to them. Many limit Jesus to
position of inspiration; whereas His innermost power and provision are far
beyond external stimulation.
Individuals stubbornly resist partaking of
God’s provision live apart from His inner strength. Lacking in personal peace,
their anger toward Creator and His family and worship of creature is evidence
of this dearth of inner strength. (Rom.1:18-22)
Then there are those that with joy draw
refreshing inner strength from His springs of salvation. (Isa.12:3) It is refreshing
that cannot be dammed. It flows on.
Recently, acquaintance with classmate Edna
has been renewed. She, though years ago suffering horrendous loss and personal
trauma emotional and physical, stood fast in and by the Word. (Jn.1:1) She is
one of my human heroes. Reliance on Jesus’ inner strength healed Edna and
provides her with motivation and continuing fortitude to volunteer years in
service to others, many hours of which involve scrubbing and cleaning.
If you are not doing so already, drink at His
well of eternal salvation, for those who drink the water that Jesus provides
will never become thirsty again. In fact, the water He gives becomes in us a
spring that gushes up to eternal living present tense. (Jn.4:1-54)
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