http://theresurgence.com/2011/04/11/finding-strength-in-your-weakness
The theme of weakness has been my banner of praise these past two weeks. I've realized that I am indeed quite limited in my ability to do schoolwork, tests, jobs, ministries, relating with others, and even controlling my emotions. I can't do it all, I cannot manipulate circumstances, I do not have control of my life--I am so very weak! Forget the "Live Strong" mantra the world is advocating--to live weak is indeed one of the most Biblical things we must do.
This past week, this theme has continued into the Easter story: "Jesus flexed His muscles to the world by dying on the cross," according to a pastor I heard on Furious Love. That thought has challenged me, furthered by reading the article at the link above. HE willingly, intentionally was despised and rejected, mocked and spat upon, ridiculed and beaten, stripped naked and utterly alone. He became shamefully weak so that I could be made strong.
Think of how the demons rejoiced in witnessing His torture, death, and burial. I'm sure big parties were being thrown on Friday night and Saturday of that epic weekend (i truly do wonder what happened on Saturday since nothing is written about it; that deafening silence speaks volumes!). However, come Sunday morning...HE ARISES.
"O death, where is your sting? O hell, where is your victory? Our God is not dead, He's alive, He's alive!"
http://simplyyouth.worshiphousemedia.com/mini-movies/18195/Come-Awake
He dies in weakness...He rises in glorious strength, beautiful majesty, and eternal victory.
Since He is alive, will you not come awake also?
The theme of weakness has been my banner of praise these past two weeks. I've realized that I am indeed quite limited in my ability to do schoolwork, tests, jobs, ministries, relating with others, and even controlling my emotions. I can't do it all, I cannot manipulate circumstances, I do not have control of my life--I am so very weak! Forget the "Live Strong" mantra the world is advocating--to live weak is indeed one of the most Biblical things we must do.
This past week, this theme has continued into the Easter story: "Jesus flexed His muscles to the world by dying on the cross," according to a pastor I heard on Furious Love. That thought has challenged me, furthered by reading the article at the link above. HE willingly, intentionally was despised and rejected, mocked and spat upon, ridiculed and beaten, stripped naked and utterly alone. He became shamefully weak so that I could be made strong.
Think of how the demons rejoiced in witnessing His torture, death, and burial. I'm sure big parties were being thrown on Friday night and Saturday of that epic weekend (i truly do wonder what happened on Saturday since nothing is written about it; that deafening silence speaks volumes!). However, come Sunday morning...HE ARISES.
"O death, where is your sting? O hell, where is your victory? Our God is not dead, He's alive, He's alive!"
http://simplyyouth.worshiphousemedia.com/mini-movies/18195/Come-Awake
He dies in weakness...He rises in glorious strength, beautiful majesty, and eternal victory.
Since He is alive, will you not come awake also?
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