Biblical Answer

The Weight of Weakness: Finding Strength in Spiritual Battle

When we feel like we're not strong enough to fight anymore, it's essential to recognize that we don't have to face our struggles alone. The church, like a tag-team wrestling match, is designed to support and empower us in our spiritual battles. We can call for help, and God will provide the strength and resources we need to overcome our weaknesses. However, it's crucial to acknowledge that our own strength is insufficient to win the victory over indwelling sin or to prevent it from forcing us to do its bidding. We remain divided at heart and defeated in life until we gratefully appropriate the strength that comes from God.

The Source of Spiritual Strength

The source of our spiritual strength lies in our relationship with God through Jesus Christ. When we're weak and unable to fight, we can turn to God and ask Him to pull the arrows of sin out of our hearts. We must confess our sins and seek Jesus' help to overcome our weaknesses. As we do this, we can affirm our trust in God's sovereignty and His ability to work in us to will and to do His good pleasure (Philippians 2:13). We must also recognize that God is not limited by our weaknesses, and He can use our present troubles to make us stronger and more effective in our spiritual battles.

Finding Strength in the Midst of Struggle

When we're not strong enough to fight anymore, it's essential to look beyond our present troubles and see the potential for growth and strength that God can bring. We can ask ourselves, "What did God teach me through my troubles?" and "Maybe God wants to use my present troubles to make me a better person." By looking beyond our present struggles, we can find the strength we need to overcome our weaknesses and continue our spiritual battles with confidence. As we do this, we can trust that God will work in us to will and to do His good pleasure, and that we will emerge stronger and more effective in our spiritual battles. Ultimately, our strength comes not from our own efforts, but from our relationship with God through Jesus Christ. We must rely on Him to give us the strength we need to fight our spiritual battles and to overcome our weaknesses.