In Touch Devotional with Dr Charles Stanley 15 October 2021 | The Blessings of Inadequacy
In Touch Devotional with Dr Charles Stanley 15 October 2021 | The Blessings of Inadequacy
Welcome to In Touch Daily Devotional for 15th October 2021 written by Dr Charles Stanley to inspire and bless you. May the Lord Almighty God bless you as you study in Jesus’ Name, Amen. Kindly share with other people.
DR CHARLES STANLEY DEVOTIONAL 15 OCTOBER 2021
SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15
Most of us assume that feelings of inadequacy are enemies to be subdued, but God uses our weaknesses to display His glory. Even though we love feeling confident and bold, this kind of self-reliance is the opposite of humility. Despite all his great knowledge and varied gifts, Paul knew he was not sufficient for the tasks the Lord had called him to accomplish. When he spoke of his ministry, the apostle said, “I also labor, striving according to [Christ’s] power which works mightily within me” (Col. 1:29).
Inadequacy reveals where we lack ability and drives us to dependence upon the Lord. He works in our weakness to accomplish His purposes in and through us. Therefore, we shouldn’t surrender to our failings by letting them hinder us from even trying to serve the Lord. Nor should we try to pump up our self-confidence with pep talks and self-affirmation. Instead, our inadequacies are designed to humble us so we’ll turn to the Lord for strength.
When we depend on Him in humility, “the extraordinary greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves” (2 Cor. 4:7). Then all the praise and glory go to Him.
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