Wednesday, April 29, 2020

THE PROVISION OF INNER STRENGTH


THE PROVISION OF INNER STRENGTH              John 7:33-43
Wednesday, April 29, 2020

  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 of inner strength, but not only that . . . as we relinquish self He empowers us 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 feelings of inspiration.
  Individuals stubbornly resisting 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. On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, "If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, 'Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.'" [ESV Jn.7:37-38]
  Acquaintance with a high school classmate 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) 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 go beyond EMT service, cooking, scrubbing and cleaning. There are others that are my human heroes. Dear Ann being a list topper. Presently, a weekly Bible time friend suffering and dying form an incurable disease is another.
  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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