Thought 344
In our own strength
In
our own strength let’s face it: we really don’t do anything of value. We can
earn rewards, medals, treasures, wealth, etc…, but none of those things really
have any eternal value in and of themselves. O sure we are excited and filled
with pride for a short while, but it doesn’t last: it is temporal.
Life isn’t about self confidence or believing
in yourself: Life is about following Jesus! When we acknowledge that we are
no more than a wretch and that without Christ we are nothing we come to a point
of true humility. Pride isn’t healthy—Biblically there is no proof to take
pride in yourself. Biblically, we are to acknowledge God as Master of all
things; we are to work as unto Him, doing our best; and acknowledge that our works
are not perfect, because we are imperfect.
It
is all about Him, not us!
“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel
to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he
that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that
believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new
tongues; They shall take up serpents;
and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay
hands on the sick, and they shall recover.” Mark 16:15-18 KJV
