“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).
There is a natural law in sin and sickness that works against us; if we simply let ourselves be carried away by circumstances, we will end up sinking and falling under the dominion of the tempter. However, there is another, higher law—the law of spiritual and physical life in God the Father and in Christ Jesus—by which we can rise up and neutralize the force that oppresses us. For this, however, it is necessary to possess true spiritual energy, a firm purpose, a stable posture, and the habit of obedience and faith. This dynamic is like the use of energy in a factory: the power is available, but it is up to us to turn on the current and keep it connected. When we do this, that higher energy comes into action, moving all the machinery.
Our faith is manifested in obedience, and this is how God sees that we trust in Him. When we reject the voices that oppose His will and align ourselves with His commandments, we receive from Him the strength needed to overcome all the attacks of the evil one. It is not enough to believe passively; we must act according to what we believe, strengthening our bond with the Father through submission to His word. In this process, divine energy flows, enabling us to overcome the spiritual and physical challenges we face.
As we obey God, we experience the transforming power of His presence. This continuous connection with Him keeps the “current” of His strength active in our lives, equipping us to withstand the assaults of the enemy and to live in victory. It is not by our own strength, but by the power that comes from the Father, that we are able to rise above the forces that try to bring us down. -Adapted from Lettie B. Cowman. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.
Pray with me: Dear God, it is true that there are natural forces of sin and sickness that work against me, seeking to draw me away from You and subdue me. I recognize that if I simply let myself be carried away by circumstances, I will end up sinking. But I know there is a higher law in You, which offers me spiritual life and strength to overcome. Help me to develop the necessary spiritual energy, to strengthen my purpose, fortify my faith, and practice obedience to Your will, so that Your strength may be manifested in my life.
My Father, today I ask You to help me stay continuously connected to Your source of power, rejecting the voices that draw me away from Your commandments and acting in faith in all that I believe. Teach me to depend on You not only in words, but in actions, so that Your divine energy may flow in me and enable me to overcome the spiritual and physical challenges I face. Give me the wisdom to keep this connection active and constant, even in the most difficult moments.
Oh, Most Holy God, I adore You and praise You for Your transforming power, which works in me when I obey and trust in You completely. Thank You for being my strength, for equipping me to resist the evil one, and for lifting me above the forces that try to bring me down. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your mighty Law invades my soul and strengthens me every day. Your commandments are like the light of dawn that dispels the darkness from my path. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
