When life takes twists and turns, is who you are relying on so strong that you do not falter because He is invincible, or is what/who you are leaning so fragile that you will fall?
I’ve been studying the book of Job, and these verses jumped off the page at me:
“Can papyrus grow tall where there is no marsh? [No!] Can reeds thrive without water? [No!]
While still growing and uncut, they wither more quickly than grass.
Such is the destiny of all who forget God; so perishes the hope of the godless. [God’s point.]
What they trust in is fragile; what they rely on is a spider’s web.
They lean on the web, but it gives way; they cling to it, but it does not hold.” JOB 8:11-15
Though these words were spoken to Job by Bildad, who was attempting to rebuke Job, there is truth to be gleaned from the above verses.
The truth is, only those who have a personal relationship with Jesus are leaning on the One who is invincible. All else is fragile, like the papyrus, reeds, and spider’s web in the above verses.
As I was considering the picture of the spider’s web, I thought about how it is easy to take down, but then it entangles us, not providing any benefit.
But God, who is invincible, provides His people with everything we need for life now, and for all eternity.
In God’s hands His people are absolutely secure.
Consider the truths in these verses:
Psalm 16:8: “I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.”
Psalm 40:2: “He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.”
Psalm 46:1: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
2 Timothy 4:18: “The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
As I consider these truths, they are calming to my spirit, and remind me that my great God and Father has me securely in His invincible hands.
He is invincible.
Because He is invincible, that means His sustaining invincible power runs through me by the power of His Holy Spirit. That means I can face life differently than those who do not have His indwelling Holy Spirit.
In fact, I should face life differently, because my Heavenly Father is invincible.
I should face my trials and challenges with confidence, fear should diminish, and faith should increase.
Philippians 4:6-7 gives us confidence that we can trust Jesus fully with our lives: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Only our invincible God can guard our hearts and minds, through the grace of Jesus.
Isaiah 41:10 is one of my favorite verses: “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” [NLT]
Other versions use “righteous” instead of “victorious”. But God has victoriously won our righteousness. To Him be all glory and honor!
Consider how the Amplified Version states Isaiah 41:10: “‘Do not fear [anything], for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, be assured I will help you;
I will certainly take hold of you with My righteous right hand [a hand of justice, of power, of victory, of salvation].’”
We can “be assured” that God will help us. Our invincible God!!
How confident are you that God is invincible, and that He utilizes His invincible powers to help you? What could be hindering your confidence in Him?
What/who are you leaning on, if not Jesus? How has it held up over years? Jesus will hold us in His arms for eternity. Nothing I’ve ever leaned on prior to accepting Jesus as my Lord and Savior has ever held me up consistently. But God has drawn me out of those fragile things, into His eternal omnipotent hands.
You can join me there also!
If you do not have a personal relationship with Jesus, do you want one? If so, please seek Him, honestly and openly, asking Jesus to be your Lord and Savior, acknowledging your sinfulness is a problem you cannot solve, but God has solved through the blood of Jesus.
Please contact me if you want to talk about trusting our invincible God: ButGodCares@gmail.com.
Living for Jesus, Donna
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