“He is not weak in dealing with you, but is powerful among you. For to be sure, he was crucified in weakness, yet he lives by God’s power.”
1 Corinthians 13:3b,4a (NIV)
Is Christ powerful within me?
The apostle Paul challenges us to take this test of faith.
In this chapter Paul is speaking to us about personal sin – this isn’t about weariness or lack of energy- but about the ability of the Lord Jesus Christ to get rid of my sin. I think of Romans 7:25 - “Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord!”, a statement of praise after a description of a Christian’s long struggle with sin.
Is Christ powerful within me? Can I praise Him for His deliverance?
We need to meet Him at His place of weakness with our point of weakness.
We need to take our sin to the cross- and there we will find that the power that brought Him to life, will bring life into us. Is the kingdom of God a matter of talk with us- or is it a matter of power? Have we experienced the power of the risen Christ, as He breaks the power of sin in our lives?
May we pass this test!
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