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Posted by barrykind (Member # 35) on :

THE SECRET OF SPIRITUAL POWER

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"The meek are blessed, because they will inherit the earth" (Matthew
5:5).

The way of the world says that in order to be stronger, we must build
ourselves up and seek strength and dominance over others. Christians
everywhere are keenly interested in how to be increased, how to be
stronger, how to take authority, how to rise up, how to get more. They look
for methods, formulas, and techniques for becoming bigger and better. The
results have been disappointing. Many mistakes have been made and many
people have been hurt and disillusioned.

The Lord has a different approach for us to take. He invites us to
accept weakness in order to be strengthened. We do not become strong by
embracing strength, but by embracing weakness! This is the secret of all
spiritual power. When Paul learned this secret he was able to say, "When
I am weak, then I am strong" (II Corinthians 12:10b). This makes no
sense to the natural man. I do not remember ever hearing anyone begin a
teaching on spiritual warfare with this verse. It is no wonder, then,
that these teachings never seem to produce any lasting fruit.

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by Chip Brogden

Infinite Supply
http://www.watchman.net/daily