Is it the weak, that contradict God? The unlearned? The not-so-bright? The young and immature? The ignorant? Is it they that oppose God?
Never.
Pride always opposes God. Weakness is always a prerequisite for God's grace.
Humility is not saying "I am nothing." It is saying that "I have nothing."
So, what is your boast? What do you posses? Do you HAVE that it takes to do anything of lasting value? ... or are you dependent/humble/needy?
If you have something that nobody else has, then welcome to the fringe of the Kingdom or worse. Welcome to the windy, dry, and cold pinnacle of the pyramid of your own boastful accomplishment, while the rest of us sit below as the lowly of the lowly. Right?
WRONG.
The grandiosity of piety knows no end, and relies fully on your strength. Ability is the boast of the proud.
Meanwhile, those that lack - will find. The weak will be strong. The needy will be filled. The gentle will be victorious. The burdened will have rest. ... for they have God.
Trent,i really enjoyed this articile,You said so much in such a short space but it speak's voulim's my friend.But what more can we expect from a heart that has been established in the Finished work of the cross.
Joy and Peace my friend,
kenneth.
If we posses anything, may it be a deeper understanding of our depravity apart from the Grace of God, so that He may safeguard His power within those that have no claim to strength of their own.
Ripening for the harvest,
Trent
Even now do you possess the power of the Spirit. You only lack the faith to use what I have given you. Doubt is your enemy which also leaves the door open to the devil. He does continually hiss at you as a serpent, winding his way about your feet, waiting for the moment to strike you down when you waver. (The Lord Will Carry You - Letters from God and His Christ - Volume 6)