She is so calm

We had a long weekend. There is a large mess awaiting me this morning strung all over the house. I feel like my brain is on overload!

The bible says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

What does this mean? It is not as obvious as it seems. It means that I can do all that God would have me to do…and that he will give me strength for it.

Take (for instance) a steam enginge. If a steam engine keeps going without ever filling up with water, the machine will stop moving. Let’s hope that the engine doesn’t stop on a hill!

I know too well what it is like to run out of steam. I do things on my own agenda. I do things in my own strength. I run out of water. I don’t refill my engine.

Jesus promised us ‘living water’ that will never run out. What a blessing it is to know this in a world of instant gratification and dashed hopes. God offers us the right measure of strength for each job he calls us to. We can rely on that…even when we have a kitchen full of  dirty dishes.