Re: POWER of PRAYER- No Matter Which Faith You Follow=GOD is With You
God Chooses the Weak
"God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty" (1 Corinthians 1:27, NKJV).
God still chooses the weak to show forth his strength. Have you ever grieved over weakness? Have you felt insignificant, frail and useless to God? Have you looked upon others who seem so strong, so perfect, and thought of yourself in comparison as too sinful, too dull to be used by God? God is not looking for spiritual giants but rather for ordinary saints with childlike faith who have lost all confidence in the flesh.
God will confound the strong and wise by anointing those who are considered weak and foolish as his instruments. The Lord will bypass those who lean on the arm of flesh, who trust in their talents, knowledge, background, and family reputation. Instead, he will raise up the brokenhearted, weak, and weary. He will pour on them a spirit of praise and a baptism of love. He will show them his greatness, faithfulness, covenants; and they will become strong in the Lord and in the power of his might.
Is there a spirit in you that urges you on to new and higher places in the Lord? Is there a fire for God ignited within? Do you feel a drawing to a renewed faith and trust in God? Be thankful! That is the call of Jesus Christ the Lord!
His promises to us are great and precious. "Oh, how great is your goodness, which you have laid up for those who fear you, which you have prepared for those who trust in you in the presence of the sons of men! You shall hide them in the secret place of your presence from the plots of man; you shall keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues" (Psalm 31:19-20).
"As it is written: 'Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love him.' But God has revealed them to us through his Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God" (1 Corinthians 2:9-10).
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I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people -- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4
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