Dependent

  It has occurred to me again recently that the battle is the Lord’s, that I can do nothing apart from Him, that “Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it. (Psalm 127:1a).” I am seeing more clearly that I don’t simply need His help, I need Him to do it for me, and in me, and through me. I am realizing anew that I am, and have always been, totally dependent upon the Lord in every aspect of life.

   One might think that in time I would learn to exercise a little independence, to accomplish something without bothering God for His help, but quite the opposite is true. I am learning that I was not made to function on my own. Some may laugh or call me lunatic, but I am actually enjoying my dependence. This is the result of revival, not laziness or a lack of zeal. It was God’s idea, not my own.

  He told me to, “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. (Prov. 3:5-6).” He has revealed to me that, “…As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. (John 15:4).” I’m starting to see that while I am unqualified and unable to do anything of lasting value on my own, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. (Php. 4:13).” I have discovered power in dependence, and peace in surrender. I feel closer to God and I like it.

  He is the Creator and Sustainer of the Universe; He is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent. He is MY STRENGTH and MY GOD! “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21).”