Finding power in weakness!   

16 Apr Finding power in weakness!   

Great strength is no guarantee of protection from temptation or sin.

💥Although Samson had God-given power, he was defeated by a personal weakness.

🎯In the same way, although believers have the omnipotent Holy Spirit to enable us to live righteously, as broken beings, they bound to make mistakes along the way, as Samson did.

🎯Even without clear temptations, we are sometimes weakened by the challenges of life – sickness, enemy action, financial needs, and career challenges.

🎯Our best defense against such challenges is reliance upon the Word and power of God.

🎯If we’ll turn to Him in our weakness—filling our mind with His truth and asking His Holy Spirit for guidance and protection—He will strengthen us to resist.

🎯But we must also be aware of our areas of vulnerability and take care to avoid situations that increase temptation.

🎯It’s also helpful to prepare for temptation beforehand by memorizing scriptures that refute the lies Satan throws at us.

🎯When Jesus was tempted by the devil, He answered every enticement with biblical truth

🎯We should also not forget to pray immediately when unholy desires threaten to carry you away.

🎯We have to pray for the Lord to give us the fortitude and wisdom to walk away from temptation and turn to Him for strength.

– With Dr Charles Stanley.