#4: OUR SUFFICIENCY IS IN CHRIST
(from the writings of Paul)
Note: This devotional is on one of my favorite subjects from the New Testament: Our sufficiency is from Christ and in Christ:
Don’t dwell on discouraging and temporary things;
rather, focus on the God of love and His ability to lift you up.
(II Corinthians 4:8-18, I Peter 5:6, Psalm 40:2, I John 4:16)
By faith you can do all things God tells you to do
through Christ, who strengthens and empowers you.
(Philippians 4:13)
The trustworthy work hard while depending on
the excelling power of God for success.
But whoever depends on his own strength and understanding
will be disappointed.
(II Corinthians 4:7, Proverbs 3:5)
A wise and faithful servant accomplishes his work for Christ,
not by his own strength,
but by Christ’s power working mightily in him.
(Colossians 1:29, Philippians 4:13)
Who is sufficient for the challenges before him?
The one who abides in Christ
and knows his sufficiency is from God.
(II Corinthians 3:5-6)
The power of Jesus is made perfect for those
who totally depend upon Him.
(II Corinthians 12:9)
Our excelling power is from God; He is our sufficiency,
and faith releases His power.
(II Corinthians 4:7, 3:4-6, Romans 1:16)
Are you lacking in your own power?
Trust in the grace and power of Jesus to bring success.
(II Corinthians 12:9-10)
Some depend on favorable circumstances and
others trust in financial assets for success.
But blessed is the one who is strong to do
all God wants him to do – through Christ who empowers him.
(Philippians 4:13)
It is not man’s strength and intellect
that establish what is needed;
deliverance comes through God’s supernatural hand.
(II Corinthians 4:7, Romans 10:3, 11:26, Psalm 33:16-19)
God gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
Therefore blessed is the one who works for God
with God’s strength working powerfully in him.
(Colossians 1:29, Isaiah 40:29-31, Philippians 4:13)
Note: this devotional is from Proverbs of Faith, Hope, and Love, volume 1, Day 83, pages 186-187.