The duties God requires of us are not in proportion to the strength we possess in ourselves. Rather, they are proportional to the resources available to us in Christ. We do not have the ability in ourselves to accomplish the least of God's tasks. This is the law of grace. When we recognize it is impossible for us to perform a duty in our own strength, we will discover the secret of its accomplishment.
Interpretation
Our ability to fulfill God's duties comes not from our own strength, but from the resources found in faith and grace.
This quote emphasizes that human strength alone is insufficient to meet the obligations set by God. Instead, it highlights the importance of relying on the spiritual resources and grace provided through faith in Christ, suggesting that true accomplishment comes from acknowledging our limitations and leaning on a higher power.
In practice
In a sermon about relying on faith during tough times.
Because he is; that is, because he is an infinitely glorious, good, wise, holy, powerful, righteous, self-subsisting , self-sufficient , and all-sufficient being; the fountain and author of all being and good; the first cause, last end, and sovereign Lord of all; therefore, he is to be worshipped: therefore, are we to admire, adore, and love him; to praise, to trust and to fear him.
If I have observed anything by experience, it is this: a man may take the measure of his growth and decay in grace according to his thoughts and meditations upon the person of Christ, and the glory of Christ's Kingdom, and of His love.
Mortification is the soul's vigorous opposition to self, wherein sincerity is most evident.
The growth of trees and plants takes place so slowly that it is not easily seen. Daily we notice little change. But, in course of time, we see that a great change has taken place. So it is with grace. Sanctification is a progressive, lifelong work (Prov 4:18). It is an amazing work of God's grace and it is a work to be prayed for (Rom 8:27).
Free will is "corrupted nature's deformed darling, the Pallas or beloved self-conception of darkened minds"
A man may be carried on in a constant course of mortification all his days; and yet perhaps never enjoy a good day of peace and consolation.
Let God fling you out (as seed), and do not go until He does. If you select your own spot, you will prove an empty pod. If God sows you, you will bring forth fruit.
I never realized what a great privilege it is to be able to use the voice for Christ until I was deprived of it.
We cannot always trace God's hand but we can always trust God's heart.
The greater the difficulty to be overcome, the more will it be seen to the glory of God how much can be done by prayer and faith.
Faith is unutterable trust in God, trust which never dreams that He will not stand by us.
Without the Spirit of God, we can do nothing. We are as ships without wind. We are useless.
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