Have you wondered what it’d be like to have the strength of a god? Perhaps, while you watch or read about your favourite fictional superhero in action, you find that he or she possesses and portrays somewhat divine abilities. Well, reading today’s opening scripture, you’ll discover that you have, infused into you, God’s divine abilities! His divine energy and strength is at work in you. You’re therefore up to any task.
The Greek word for sufficiency is “hikanotes,” which means to have competence or ability, the quality of being adequately fortified and enabled physically, intellectually, mentally, and spiritually for any task! The Apostle Paul made a striking remark to this effect when he said, “That’s what I’m working so hard at day after day, year after year, doing my best with the energy God so generously gives me” (Colossians 1:29 MSG).
No wonder he lived such an inspiring and extraordinary life as an Apostle of Jesus Christ. He acknowledged and took advantage of the power—the energy of God—that was at work in him powerfully.
In Philippians 4:13 AMPC, he said, “I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me .” By that, he wasn’t saying, “God is able; so He’s going to help me do all things,” no! He was referring to an inherent ability in him! He understood that the glorious anointing of the Holy Spirit was at work in him mightily. You’re sufficient in God’s sufficiency. This means that your abilities are unlimited; nothing is impossible unto you. Nothing can put you down or wear you out.
Prayer
Dear Father, I thank you for being my strength and my glory; I’m stirred and ready for anything, and competent to excellently accomplish any task, through your Spirit that infuses inner strength into me! I’m sufficient in your sufficiency! Glory!
