I Can Do All Things, I Really Can

Sometimes we read a passage of scripture like "I can do all things through Christ which strengthenth me" in Phi 4:13 and the reality of it just doesn't sink in. Maybe it is because we see that it was written by the Apostle Paul and as we study his life, it is apparent that he could do just about anything. But, when we do that, the emphasis falls on the ability of Paul. We need to realize that Paul said he could do anything, but it was through the power of God. So, what does that mean to us? In a nut shell, it means that when we know God is asking us to do something and we are sure we know what it is, but we begin to make excuses, that God has assured us that we can do it. When we were born, God blessed us with certain talents or abilities that we have refined over the years. Sometimes, God uses those talents in the people that He knows will recognize their origin and give God the praise. Sometimes, God asks us to do things that are out of our "comfort zone". "I don't know how to do that", we confess to God. Only to hear the returning words, "but I do"! As good as we may be at making excuses, God far exceeds that with His overcoming them. And the joy comes in watching God work through us doing something, for His glory, that we could not possibly do of ourselves. Yes, I can do all things! But, I can't do everything. So, know what God wants you to do, and just do it. Leave the rest up to God.