STRENGTH ENOUGH TO WAIT
Isaiah 40:25-31
When we learn to wait for our Lord’s lead in everything, we shall know the strength that finds its climax in an even, steady walk. Many of us are lacking in the strength we so covet. But God gives full power for every task he appoints. Waiting, holding oneself true to his lead—this is the secret of strength. And anything that falls out of the line of obedience is a waste of time and strength. Watch for his leading.
REAL PREACHING
Colossians 1:3-11
When the truth of God gets into the heart, things change. We become bigger in size, better in quality, and purer in heart. Truth is an active principle. And that change inside gets out to others. We grow stronger in life, more sympathetic with others, more helpful in personal contact. And the big, luscious fruit hanging over the wall attracts the crowd on the street of life to the “Husbandman” that can make such fruit grow.
1 Peter 1:18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;
Think about these questions as you meditate on the verse. What does this verse teach me? How does this verse apply to my Life?
HOW TO FIGHT
Ephesians 6:10-20
There is an enemy. And he opposes anyone who enters the “follow-me” road. It’s immensely helpful to know just who it is that opposes. Not a man merely, nor the circumstances we see and feel. We may be gentle with the man, and patient under the circumstances, while we fight against the evil spirit foe concealed in or back of them. And this is our fighting—pleading Jesus’ blood, and pleading persistently until victory .comes.
HOWS YOUR TAPROOT?
2 Peter 1:1-6
Faith is the taproot of the Christian life. It goes deep into Jesus, out from whom come all the promises for growth and fruitage. The fruit tree roots deep down. When leaves and blossoms appear in the spring, we know the root is active; then we may indeed expect fruit. When the life shows forth patience, loving-kindness, self-control, and a Christ- likeness, then we know it roots down deep in Jesus. If not—well, there’s a big question, to say the least.
THE LIFE MUST FOLLOW THE VISION
Luke 2:42-52
There is no standing still in life. Jesus came in touch with the teachers, and his heart and life opened in response. He awakened, and he matured. Many times one is awakened, but instead of maturing, the life just halts, and a halt of that kind means a dulling vision. The life must follow close to the vision, else we lose instead of gaining in strength.
