In the current system strength promotes the perception of dominance and many strive to become strong in order to overpower their competition. In the end it is only temporary in nature. The recent passing of Muhammad Ali is an example of a world champion boxer declining into a shadow of the former self. In the long run which would you prefer, temporary fame or to be healthy and productive for the rest of your life?
By THE SPIRIT Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians chapter 12:
9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
When we comprehend the reality of our weaknesses then we open the door for FATHER to deal with them. FATHER will confound the wise with our weaknesses which will reveal HIS power in those situations where are weaknesses are apparent. Men and women who are strong tend to want credit for whatever they achieve. Those of us who acknowledge our inability know that the credit for success goes solely to FATHER. Saul attempted to be that self-made man many strive to be but found out how unequipped and unsuccessful he really was when he encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus. His spiritual blindness was made plain for us to see. Later, in Philippians chapter 4, Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT:
12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Let us be content whether we are abounding or suffering for FATHER is carrying out HIS Plan in our lives. When we are suffering, let us call upon Christ to strengthen us so that we can overcome the situation. Without stress we will not grow and mature. When we no longer look to our mental or physical faculties as having the final word but look to FATHER in HIS Wisdom and understanding, we have finally accepted our own weakness which now has become our strength IN HIM. The power and anointing from Above is the difference maker in our lives.
Does that mean we should pursue weakness? Not at all. We must come to the realization that our weakness is not a hindrance to success unless we fail to acknowledge the power of Christ in our lives. We must not let our weaknesses be an excuse for failing to walk according to our purpose but know that FATHER will bring forth the strength needed to fulfill the calling HE has placed in us. Our faith must be IN HIM, not our individual strength or prowess. FATHER’S Wisdom constantly confuses man’s worldly wisdom and we should not be surprised by this reality. As we accept the reality that we can do all things through Christ our weaknesses are no longer at the forefront of our thoughts. Our faith takes over when our weaknesses come to light.
Abraham is a great example of overcoming weakness. He was given a promise when he was beyond his prime years by most people’s reckoning yet FATHER did not consider that to be an issue. In Romans chapter 4 Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT:
19 And not being weak in faith, he did not consider his own body, already dead (since he was about a hundred years old), and the deadness of Sarah’s womb.
20 He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God,
21 and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.
22 And therefore “it was accounted to him for righteousness.”
Abraham was old and Sarah was barren. How much weaker do you need to be yet FATHER spoke a promise without hesitation. Abraham provides us an excellent example of how to approach our weakness. Do not consider our current situation, do not waver, be strengthened in faith, and give FATHER the glory. As you find yourself weak when confronted with obstacles that seem insurmountable, encourage yourself with these promises FATHER has revealed through HIS HOLY SPIRIT. Let the weak say “I am strong!”