"Greater Is He"

By Zach Wood

Philippians 4:13

I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

 

 

This is one Bible verse I am sure almost every Christian has memorized.  No matter whether you are a new believer or have been a Christian for a number of years, this verse is essential to remember for our growth as followers of Christ.  Why?  Paul is adamant about how Christ gives us strength.  He is always reminding us that we need to rely on Jesus Christ for strength.  This is easy to believe when life is treating us well and we are enjoying bountiful blessings that are being showered down.  However, times come when the bountiful blessings don't seem so frequent and we tend to lose sight of the fact that God is still in control.

 

Are you current in a phase of trial and your perseverance is being tested?  Maybe things at home have boiled you over and you feel you are about to explode!  I am sure parents of two or more children frequently deal with this challenge.  Perhaps you are experiencing sorrow or some other form of hurt that you can't seem to shake off and you wonder if God is trying to punish you for something you've done?  It is hard, but sometimes God just allows us to experience heartache, pain and trials just because He knows we will grow through these times.  You have probably heard this illustration so many times, but how often do we forget that greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world?  We mentally know that God is great, but do we honestly believe in our hearts that He is truly the Prince of Peace? 

 

My wife and I are dealing with several situations which have brought some stress and anxiety lately, but we are trying to remember that God is always in control and that He will not leave our side, no matter what.  He has promised to remain with us and help us at all times.  We must always remember that we can do everything through Christ Jesus who gives us strength.  Our strength alone is not enough!  We simply cannot survive on our own willpower.  God created us to need Him and He won't let us do things alone and live that way.  We can live another way if we choose, but sooner or later, we become empty and realize that it's only by life lived in Him that we can truly live by His strength.

 

I encourage you to be strong throughout whatever turbulent times you may be experiencing right now.  Never forget that we have a Father in heaven who loves us and will never forsake us.  We can always do everything through Jesus Christ because He is our only source of true spiritual strength.