This Extraordinary Power

Belongs To God

And Does Not Come From Us

Therefore, since it is by God’s mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart. We have renounced the shameful things that one hides; we refuse to practice cunning or to falsify God’s word; but by the open statement of the truth we commend ourselves to the conscience of everyone in the sight of God. And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus’ sake. For it is the God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us.

2 Corinthians 4:1-7

We all have our strengths and weaknesses in building relationships with people. Those relationships have the ability to produce solid, God-loving Christians.

Our best may not always measure up to the standards of others. But God takes our inadequacies and humble efforts and uses them for His glory.

Do what you can where you are with what you have.

Our Daily Bread – April 9, 2008