March 3, 2005 Devotion

[Rev. Doc]

Utilizing Our Strength

"Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. for our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers. against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand."
Ephesians 6:11-13

Don't be like the bodybuilder visiting Africa, who was asked by a village chief what he did with all his muscles. The body*builder thought an exhibition might better serve to explain it, so he proceeded to flex his bulging calves, thighs, biceps and tri*ceps, demonstrating how he performed in competition. After admiring this amazing specimen for a few moments, the chief inquired, "What else do you use them for?"

"That's about it," answered the muscular man.

"That's all you use those huge muscles for?" reiterated the chief.

"Yes."

"What a waste," muttered the chief in disgust. "What a waste."

So many of us are like this bodybuilder. We're strong in the Lord, well equipped to deal with our adversary, but we never use our strength or our weapons. We need to step into the ring!

Prayer: Thank God for equipping you, then put the equipment to work for His Kingdom.

"Greatness lies not in being strong, but in the right use of strength."
~Henry Ward Beecher

[faithfulxninja]

wow, good message. thank you for writing these every day. ^^