Isaiah 40:29 KJV
He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
The world celebrates strength. Not much regard is given to those who are deemed weak. The world only recognizes and understands the language of violence and force, and that may be one of the reasons why nations are termed 'first-world', 'second- and third-world countries, based on the perceived strength, nuclear and warfare capacity and capability, as well as economic strength of the nations. Nobody cares about the little, weak guy. Those who are strong never want to lose their significance, whilst those who are weak also seek strength. These desires will lead many down the holes of disaster and disappointment, especially if you seek these from the wrong source. The devil knows that this is the desire of a lot of people, so he has made up all sorts of sources and distractions that men can follow in their quest for strength. Who do I go to for the supply of that which I need for life?
Unfortunately, you cannot give what you do not have, and you cannot sustain that which you do not even know its origin. What God offers isn't anything like the world can give or imitate. The world seeks power for itself and its adherents, and those who can do anything at whatever price are usually rewarded. God starts from the premise that He alone can supply what I need, without my help. Those who are faint and have no strength do not come pleading anything of their own. They know the status, and are therefore open to whatever it is that God wants to do in and through them. There is no room for pride or self-sufficiency; they are totally in the hands of God. How can there be an increase of strength to one who has no might, except if it is done under the control and influence of the One who can turn the deepest mess into the greatest message? If I know I cannot help myself, all I need is in God. He waits for me. God's time of favour is here.
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