The Gate — J Calaway — Make Today Count — The Source

Oct 25, 2024    J Calaway

'You cannot break a man who gets his strength from God.' This sentiment speaks volumes about the resilience that faith can instill in us. So, let’s unpack this together."


"Strength from God - what does it mean? It's more than just a phrase; it's a way of life that has been echoed throughout the Scriptures. (Isaiah 40:31)


And it's not just about physical strength. It's emotional and spiritual resilience that God grants us. He is ever-present.' That means in every moment, in every trial, God is there as our stronghold." (Psalm 46:1)


"But what happens when we face overwhelming odds? When life throws curveballs that seem impossible to hit? That’s when our true strength, rooted in God, comes into play. Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, 'But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.'"

 

"Think about that for a moment. It’s in our moments of weakness that God’s strength becomes most evident. It’s a paradox, yet it’s profoundly true. When we acknowledge our limitations and lean on Him,