Physical Weakness/Spiritual Power
Strength out of weakness.
Victory over the devil does not depend on physical fitness. The Romans of Jesus’ day were as fit as a fiddle, but not one of their gladiators ever won a battle in the arena with the devil. In the temptation of Christ, we see how Satan comes to Him at his weakest moment. When we are at our weakest, you can be sure the devil will be at his wickedest. He loves to kick a man while he’s down.
This was not only true in Jesus’ life but also in Job’s, Paul’s, and Elijah’s. Wounded warriors and servants, sapped of their strength, are his favorite prey. He gives no quarter to us, and we should give none to him. He does not know the meaning of compassion, pity, or mercy. Therefore, don’t look for or expect it from him.
A satanic messenger was sent to buffet Paul daily, at each sunrise; but this messenger was surprised to find God’s power in this little man’s weakness. The demoniac mailman found that being a weak man does not mean a man is a weakling. Each day, when this suffering saint opened his eyes, new beatings were awaiting him. But on each of these days, the devil’s emissary found a weak man, full of grace, strength, and the power of God.
And, wonder of all wonders, in spite of everything, glorying in his infirmities! For this joyful Jew had found that when he was weak, then was he strong.
A boxing glove is a weak thing until the champion puts his hand into it
by an Old Disciple
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Greetings, Richard. My name is Dr. Stephen Phinney. I am also a Substack writer. My area of writing is identity in Christ and our Lord's eschatology's. I appreciated your short, to the point, article on Weaknesses & Spiritual Power. You are a writer after my heart. Bless you. https://drstephenphinney.substack.com/
Thank you for this! It was encouraging!