Our strength IN CHRIST. I couldn’t help but think of revisiting the topic of IN CHRIST when I first heard the news of the damage to the BC Dome a week or so ago.
In 1984, I had the great privilege of touring Vancouver’s BC Dome Stadium (opened in 1983), which was built to be a small part of Canada’s Expo 86 world fair in Vancouver in 1986. It was a massive building
with seating for 60,000, the largest air-supported domed stadium in the world. What an incredible place - I was totally impressed.
This fabric panelled roof was thought to be strong enough to withstand any amount of rain and so on which might fall in Vancouver. However, when the
recent storm brought rain and heavy snow at the same time, together with high winds, it was too much for the roof. Now, it will take much time and expense to repair it to ensure its readiness for the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Olympic games.
All that has reminded me that not much can be depended on for strength except the strength that Christ gives. Many scriptures gives us the assurance of His strength - when we are IN HIM, we can tap into His strength when ours is gone or is weak. Strength that we can depend on.
Isaiah 43: 2, “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” And Isaiah 41: 10, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
We often use the analogy of the branch which can be bent but not be broken. The New Testament also reminds us of the strength of the Lord, 2 Timothy 2: 1, “You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.”
We cannot be strong in ourselves, but IN CHRIST, we can withstand the wind and the elements that come against us. 2 Corinthians 12: 10b, “For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
So, my friends, when we need extra strength, to keep from breaking or tearing at the seams, we can depend on HIS strength - when we are weak, then we are strong, because we are in HIS STRENGTH.
Submitted by Naida
In 1984, I had the great privilege of touring Vancouver’s BC Dome Stadium (opened in 1983), which was built to be a small part of Canada’s Expo 86 world fair in Vancouver in 1986. It was a massive building
with seating for 60,000, the largest air-supported domed stadium in the world. What an incredible place - I was totally impressed.This fabric panelled roof was thought to be strong enough to withstand any amount of rain and so on which might fall in Vancouver. However, when the
recent storm brought rain and heavy snow at the same time, together with high winds, it was too much for the roof. Now, it will take much time and expense to repair it to ensure its readiness for the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Olympic games.All that has reminded me that not much can be depended on for strength except the strength that Christ gives. Many scriptures gives us the assurance of His strength - when we are IN HIM, we can tap into His strength when ours is gone or is weak. Strength that we can depend on.
Isaiah 43: 2, “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” And Isaiah 41: 10, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
We often use the analogy of the branch which can be bent but not be broken. The New Testament also reminds us of the strength of the Lord, 2 Timothy 2: 1, “You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.”
We cannot be strong in ourselves, but IN CHRIST, we can withstand the wind and the elements that come against us. 2 Corinthians 12: 10b, “For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
So, my friends, when we need extra strength, to keep from breaking or tearing at the seams, we can depend on HIS strength - when we are weak, then we are strong, because we are in HIS STRENGTH.
Submitted by Naida
posted by Randall | 2:52 p.m.
1 Comments:
I am so thankful for this word today Naida....In Him and In His strength. So thankful that I don't have to depend upon my own strength. This week has brought with it new battles and the cares of this life sometimes become like the weight of that snow on the dome at BC Place, but God has also brought great personal victory...I,m reminded of that old hymn...victory, victory blessed blood bought victory. There truly is victory ....in Him.
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