DAILY POWER
“So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
Matthew 6:31-34 (NIV)
We are prone to worry and weakness. We have great moments of boldness and tenacity, but the unsavory secret is that most of us worry, and fear often outweighs our strength. The other day, I was carrying Selah upstairs to bed, and Grey jumped on my back. Tristan did as well. I could carry one at a time, but the weight of two and three was difficult to carry. Spiritually, God has designed us this same way to get power for one day at a time, not two or three. It’s important to know this isn’t because God is limited in His ability to give us continual power, or it’s not like He made us without a well-thought- out design; rather, He knows that daily power means daily encounters with God. Remember, the second most repeated commandment in the Bible is remember. Some days, I wish God wired me where I had enough power for a week or a month, but I’m glad He didn’t because He keeps me depending on Him.
When we seek God, He doesn’t just give us provisions. He gives us power. Power to trust, power to take a step of faith, power to be bold, power to be at peace. God doesn’t just want to provide for you daily; He wants to give you power. A power that comes from life in the Spirit. A power that can only come when we are plugged in. I think there is a reason some Christians don’t have power. I think some of us believe just getting around God gives power, but it’s our connection with Him that brings power. I cannot put my phone near the power outlet; I have to plug directly into it. God wants you to plug into Him daily, and when you do, you will find His power radiating from you. He is the source!
APPLICATION: Plug into the power of God daily.
PRAYER: Ask the Spirit to guide and help you follow Him. Give Him your worries and ask Him to fill you with His power as you connect with Him today!
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may Your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May Your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?