DAY 38 - Strength upon Strength

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DAY 38

Read: Job 17:1-9

Job 17:9 says: “Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his way and he who has clean hands will grow stronger”. In spite of, in the midst of, even though, irrespective of the circumstances, nevertheless, believe God is in control ! The way the Lord has led and guided us, the way the Lord has kept us in the situation we are in right now is His divine working in our lives.

As we face trials, God assures us of His strength, trusting in Him, we move from strength to strength. These challenging situations may be financial constraints, difficult relationships, job loss, health issues but God will strengthen us. He says, I will give you strength upon strength. Today’s strength will be more than yesterday’s, and tomorrow’s strength will be greater than today’s. This is God’s promise for you. 

“Clean hands” here refers to how we work, and the way we live. It implies that in the midst of trials we are called to continue to be holy, to love the Lord and live in peace and joy. 

We are all called to carry our cross. If we grumble and murmur, the cross will seem to get heavier. Being anxious, fearful and in doubt will rob us of experiencing the grace of God. Proverbs 28:1 says: “The righteous are bold as the lion”. We should never be overwhelmed by our circumstances because we have the power of resurrection at work in our lives as believers in Jesus.

What the Lord can accomplish through our obedience matters more than our circumstances because God is being glorified. Our trials are an opportunity to trust God, experience His grace and strength and through our obedience to Him, bring Him glory.

May we keep our hearts pure and hands clean. 

John 16:33 says: “In this world you will have tribulation but take heart, I have overcome the world”.

:: Prayer ::

Lord Jesus Your Presence and peace strengthen us as we go through trials. Help us to trust You and live a godly life for Your glory. In Jesus Name, Amen.

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