ODB: Drained Of All Strength
October 12, 2011
When we have nothing left but God, we discover that God is enough.
READ: Isaiah 40:25-31
He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength. —Isaiah 40:29
When I was a teenager, my dad and I went on many hunting and fishing trips together. Most became happy memories, but one fishing expedition was nearly a disaster. We drove up into a high mountain range and set up camp in a remote area. Then Dad and I trudged a long way down the mountain to get to a stream to fish. After a long day fishing in the hot sun, it was time to return to camp. But as we began to head back, Dad’s face grew pale. He was dizzy and nauseated, and he had almost no strength.
Trying not to panic, I had him sit down and drink liquids. Then I prayed aloud to God for help. Bolstered by prayer, rest, and nourishment, Dad improved, and we began to go slowly back up the mountain. He held on to my loosened belt as I crawled upward—leading the way back to camp.
Sometimes we find ourselves in what feels like a hopeless valley without the strength to go on. When this happens, it’s important to recall God’s promise: “He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength” (Isa. 40:29).
Do you feel drained? Exhausted? Ask God for help. Depend on Him for the power to go on and the strength to make it through the valley.
— Dennis Fisher
Source: Our Daily Bread
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We must come to the end of ourselves then we will be willing to turn to God and give Him our undivided attention. Otherwise, we go to Him as an added insurer which shouldn’t be the case. We should demonstrate that we have put our full trust in Him from the beginning. Yes, we have roles and responsibilities to fulfill or effort need to be made on our part. Well, I guess we can check our hearts by asking where our confidence is founded on – our ability, skill and gifting. How does God comes into play?