Day 8 – In His Strength
Colossians 1:28-29 has been a favourite of mine for sometime. It is a guiding principle for everything I do.
“He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. 29 To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me” – Col 1:28-29.
Being lazy in life is not a good option.
But either is thinking you can do it on your own (or in your own strength).
Paul makes it clear that he ‘strives’ but he does it with ‘Christ’s energy’.
The context here is that Paul is talking about being a pastor/evangelist, but the principle is still relevant for all areas of our life. From doing the dishes to grinding the 9-5, or being patient with family or friends…..
We work hard in His strength.
As we set goals and daily take steps in the right direction, be consistent, work hard but draw from the Almighty, powerful God!