By Andrea Merrell
Not that we are sufficient of ourselves
to think of anything
as being
from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God.
2 Corinthians 3:5 NKJV
“I don’t need
God,” the man said. “I don’t need anyone. I am enough.”
One morning
during my quiet time, I realized that without God I am nothing, I have
nothing, and I can do nothing. To some that might sound like a sad way
to live, but for me, it’s the best and only way. Here’s why.
Without God: I am nothing, just a sinner, lost and struggling to find my
way in this world. I have no identity, no purpose, and no destiny.
With God: I am a child of the King. Loved. Redeemed. Full of purpose
and headed toward eternity in His holy presence. That’s my identity. That’s who
I am.
Without God: I have nothing. I can attain nothing of lasting value on my
own. Everything I acquire is simply wood, hay, and stubble (1 Corinthians 3:12).
With God: I have everything I need. He is my source. Every good and
perfect gift comes from Him (James 1:17). He has given me all things needed to
live a godly life (2 Peter 1:3).
Without God: I can do nothing. Jesus said that Himself in John 15:5. My thoughts,
strength, and wisdom are insufficient on this journey through life without Him.
With God: I can do all things through Christ (Philippians 4:13)
because His strength is made perfect in my weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).
The Message
translation of Philippians 4:13 sums it up like this: “Whatever I have,
wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who makes me who I am.”
Some
view God as a crutch. They believe that if they lean heavily on Him, it exposes
their weakness. The truth is we are all weak. But when we bring our weakness to
Him, He pours His strength into every area of our life. He gives us our true
identity (in Him), provides whatever we need, and empowers us to do anything
and everything He calls us to do.
Are
you enough? In Him you are—because He is more than enough.
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