Days of Praise Podcast
Gracious Strength
“Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” (2 Timothy 2:1)
As with so many other character attributes, a Christian cannot measure strength as the world does. True ... More...
- Duration:
- 2m
- Broadcast on:
- 09 Aug 2024
- Audio Format:
- mp3
Welcome to the Days of Praise Podcast, a daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. Gracious strength, you therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, 2 Timothy 2-1. As with so many other character attributes, a Christian cannot measure strength as the world does. True strength is not military might or athletic skill or purchasing power. For not many mighty are called, but God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty. A Christian is strong when he or she is a person of gracious character, strong in the grace manifested by Christ in word and deed. My strength is made perfect in weakness, the Lord told the Apostle Paul, who then prayed that we would also be strengthened with all might according to his glorious power unto all patience and long suffering with joyfulness. But how does one acquire such strength in grace? First of all, it is by the working of the indwelling Holy Spirit in the believer's life, strengthened with might by his spirit in the inner man. Then it is by spending times of quietness before the Lord in prayer and study. Their strength is to sit still in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength. Frantic efforts to acquire by human methods the power one needs to accomplish a task or to reach a goal will be futile in the end. But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. After the people had spent a day before the Lord and his written word, Nehemiah could assure them that the joy of the Lord is your strength. Blessed is the man whose strength is in you the psalmist could say. When we acquire our strength from him, we can confidently claim the ancient promise. And as your days, so shall your strength be. If you've enjoyed today's devotional, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and please rate and review so more listeners can find us. To support ICR's ministry, visit icr.org/donate. Your gift of any amount helps us reach others with biblical truth and encouragement. Thanks for listening. We hope you'll start each day with day's praise.