Today's Word of Blessing

RENEWED IN STRENGTHStella Dhinakaran

I can do everything through him who gives me strength.    (Philippians 4:13)

Dearly beloved, God is the source of strength. That is why Apostle says, “I can do everything through him who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:13). 

Luke 2:36-38 talks about a woman called Anna. She was a young and brokenhearted widow. When the entire world forgot her, she clung on to the feet of God. She never left the temple but worshipped Him night and day, fasting and praying. 

The Lord who remembered all her sacrifices, granted her His divine gifts, specially the gift of prophecy and made her a prophetess. The God of all comfort comforted and consoled her, and enabled her to become a vessel of consolation to others (II Corinthians 1:3,4).

Even in my life, I lost my only precious daughter and loving husband who were everything to me. It was in that bitter and broken condition the Lord remembered me. He completely transformed my life. He poured His love into me in a greater measure. He gave me a new strength and made me zealous for Him in the ministry. He gave me the confidence and wisdom to do His ministry boldly. Above all, He has filled me with His Holy Spirit in an abundant measure and He is using me in a greater magnitude in the ministry. His deeds are wonderful and miraculous.

The Psalmist laments, “I am forgotten by them as though I were dead; I have become like broken pottery” (Psalm 31:12).

Even Lord Jesus had to walk through the valley of death in order to fulfill the will of His Father. Nevertheless, He gladly surrendered Himself for that. He asked, “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?” But His Father never forgot Him. He resurrected Him from death and exalted Him. Above all, He gave Him the greatest privilege of sitting at His right hand in heaven.

Dear friend, stop lamenting saying, “I am a broken vessel and my life is full of bitterness.” Instead cling on to God firmly. Then He will resurrect you and guide you in His ways. Even the world may forget you but He will never forget you.

The Bible positively states, “And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you” (Romans 8:11). According to the above mentioned Scripture verse, the Lord will resurrect your body, soul and spirit and enable you to arise and shine for Him in these last days; and you will never be forgotten by Him.

Prayer:

Loving Lord Jesus,

I know that I am very precious to You and that You care for me. I cling onto your feet for your divine assistance. Remember me in my broken state. Pour your love into me in a greater measure. Restore my strength through your divine comfort. Enable me to rise and shine for You. Transform me into a vessel of consolation.

In Your matchless name I pray. 

Amen.
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