God Provides Strength for Each Day

“As your days, so shall your strength be.” Deuteronomy 33:25.

This passage from the Bible says that God's grace is always available, but it's meant to be used, not hoarded. As you face your daily responsibilities with love and respect for God, he'll grant you the strength and wisdom to overcome challenges. Remember, you can't face these trials alone – God is your source of strength. As Ellen White says,

“The Lord's arrangement is for us to ask Him for the very things that we need. The grace of tomorrow will not be given today. Men's necessity is God's opportunity.... The grace of God is never given to be squandered, to be misapplied or perverted, or to be left to rust with disuse....” OHC 125

God won't give you the overwhelming courage of martyrs right away, but you'll receive the grace you need for each situation. This daily reliance on God helps you grow in your faith and knowledge of Jesus Christ. Even in persecution, God promises the strength to be a true hero for your faith. As Ellen White adds,

“We will not be able to meet the trials of this time without God. We are not to have the courage and fortitude of martyrs of old until brought into the position they were in.... We are to receive daily supplies of grace for each daily emergency. Thus we grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, and if persecution comes upon us, if we must be enclosed in prison walls for the faith of Jesus and the keeping of God's holy law, “As thy days, so shall thy strength be.” Should there be a return of persecution there would be grace given to arouse every energy of the soul to show a true heroism....”OHC 125

Here are some spiritual insights we need to remember:

    Living in the Present: Focus on God's strength for today's needs. Don't burden yourself with future anxieties. Trust that God will be there for you when tomorrow comes.


    Daily Dependence: Develop a habit of asking God for help throughout the day. This strengthens your connection with him as your source of strength.


    Spiritual Growth: As you rely on God's daily grace, you grow closer to him and gain a deeper understanding of his love.


    Stewardship of Grace: Use God's grace actively. Don't waste it on things that don't align with your faith.


    Developing Heroism: True spiritual heroism isn't about overwhelming strength, but about using God's grace to face challenges with faith and courage.

Reflection Questions:
    -How can I be more present in my daily life and rely less on future worries?
    -What are some ways I can actively seek God's help throughout the day?
    -How can I be a better steward of God's grace in my life?
    -What challenges do I face where I can practice relying on God's strength?

 

Sulad Jhun Cardeinte writes from Adventist International Institute of Advance Studies (AIIAS) Silang, Cavite, Philippines. His email address is acardeinte@aiias.edu

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Comments: 26
  • #1

    Kelvin Yavu (Monday, 29 April 2024 00:39)

    Thanks for this it's very important for day to day connection with God

  • #2

    Annie (Monday, 29 April 2024 00:49)

    Heip me God to grow in your faith and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ

  • #3

    Jessiephine Cordero,Phi. (Monday, 29 April 2024 01:15)

    I am so grateful ,for there's only one,who gives me strenght everyday.Thank you for the message.

  • #4

    Mathew Simiyu (Monday, 29 April 2024 01:28)

    Amen. A day at a time

  • #5

    Robert (Monday, 29 April 2024 01:31)

    Thank you God for your love and care..

  • #6

    Esther Baidoo (Monday, 29 April 2024 01:47)

    Lord help me to be able to make good use of your grace daily, and relying on you as my source of strength one day at a time. Amen.

  • #7

    Sarah Alfonso (Monday, 29 April 2024 01:50)

    I want to rely on God more. Thanks for the message and please pray for me because i am in an exam period.
    Thank you

  • #8

    Marie louise nakalu (Monday, 29 April 2024 02:14)

    Thank you for that wonderful inspiring message ��

  • #9

    Medson (Monday, 29 April 2024 02:27)

    So help me God

  • #10

    Derakaycee (Monday, 29 April 2024 02:48)

    I really like this text "Living in the present" A good quote to start a day. Thanks for the message.

  • #11

    Saah Payne (Monday, 29 April 2024 02:53)

    Thank you God for grace and care

  • #12

    Ereman Joe (Monday, 29 April 2024 03:08)

    Thank you for the wonderful inspiring message and I want to know more about our living God and his ways.

  • #13

    Marica Lini (Monday, 29 April 2024 03:32)

    Thank you for the inspiring message . I am blessed today for gives the answer to my challenge today. Thank you Jesus!

  • #14

    John Deng (Monday, 29 April 2024 03:44)

    Hi

  • #15

    Laverty Musonda (Monday, 29 April 2024 04:01)

    Powerful message. Focusing on the present

  • #16

    Freeman Sunga (Monday, 29 April 2024 04:22)

    for sure we should rely upon God psalms 46:1-2

  • #17

    Amegah Martha (Monday, 29 April 2024 05:26)

    Thank God for this wonderful inspiring message

  • #18

    Lloyd Madenya (Monday, 29 April 2024 05:34)

    Amen

  • #19

    Helen Garae Louis (Monday, 29 April 2024 08:03)

    Thank you indeed for this inspired message.
    This message came through my notification at the right time. OH LORD I NEED STRENGTH �

  • #20

    May (Monday, 29 April 2024 08:53)

    Amen! Very timely and I thanked God for he has been faith​ful in my life and always there when I needed​ him. My prayer​ is to seek him everyday and cling onto his promises.

  • #21

    ZYL (Monday, 29 April 2024 10:21)

    Worry less, and let God do the rest

  • #22

    Peter Gawie (Monday, 29 April 2024 19:39)

    Thank you for the inspiration message.I know God is my strength and everything.

  • #23

    Alemar Claves (Monday, 29 April 2024 20:17)

    Glory to God and thank you Pastor for sharing the wonderful insights. Please include me and my family in your prayers that we will be united to serve our God. God bless you�

  • #24

    Peilyn Willie (Monday, 29 April 2024 22:01)

    Thank God for He is faithful ��. Amen amen

  • #25

    TILL MAYFIELD (Tuesday, 30 April 2024 07:27)

    Thank you Lord grace till the end òf Mercy period is promised of JESUS our KING OF KINGS !!!! Bloodline of heavenly kingdom..ALPHA OMEGA.SON OF GOD HOLY SPIRIT through Jesus ✝️ Christ....Amen

  • #26

    Collins mubanga (Wednesday, 19 June 2024 05:55)

    I'm motivated