Invisible Power
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Proverbs 16:32
We are easily impressed by visible strength. Personal strength is demonstrated in power lifting competitions and structural strength is demonstrated with great structures that demonstrate their ability to withstand nature. But what about invisible power? Are we as equally impressed?
Solomon points out that there is greater strength in those who can control their temper and rule their spirit. I have to agree - I can work hard physically all day. But it is much more difficult to control my thoughts and my temper. These temptations may slowly creep into my consciousness or suddenly (like when I hit my thumb with a hammer!). Either way, these emotions and decisions take much greater effort to control than swinging a sledge hammer!
How is your invisible strength? Don't worry about exercising it to bulk up - the world will provide plenty of opportunities to test your strength. More importantly, have you determined where your strength comes from?
David gives us a hint in Psalm 22:19 - But be not thou far from me, O LORD: O my strength, haste thee to help me. Build your invisible strength by giving up your will to the Lord.
Proverbs 16:32
We are easily impressed by visible strength. Personal strength is demonstrated in power lifting competitions and structural strength is demonstrated with great structures that demonstrate their ability to withstand nature. But what about invisible power? Are we as equally impressed?
Solomon points out that there is greater strength in those who can control their temper and rule their spirit. I have to agree - I can work hard physically all day. But it is much more difficult to control my thoughts and my temper. These temptations may slowly creep into my consciousness or suddenly (like when I hit my thumb with a hammer!). Either way, these emotions and decisions take much greater effort to control than swinging a sledge hammer!
How is your invisible strength? Don't worry about exercising it to bulk up - the world will provide plenty of opportunities to test your strength. More importantly, have you determined where your strength comes from?
David gives us a hint in Psalm 22:19 - But be not thou far from me, O LORD: O my strength, haste thee to help me. Build your invisible strength by giving up your will to the Lord.
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