Dec 12, 2011

Might~ a simple word~ full of Power when God is in it!

This morning as I read this in 1Chronicles 29, it settled in my heart. Funny how that happens. God speaks to us in quiet ways. We need to be tuned in to hear. I heard a lot in this little verse, the ending of the chapter; the ending of the life of King David. This is David who slew Goliath, who was a man after God's own heart (according to God himself) and the man who sinned greatly in adultery and murder.

What stuck in me was verse 30, "...with all his reign and his might, and the times that went over him, and over Israel, and over all the kingdoms of the countries."  Doesn't seem like much, but think about it, this sums up time. How he lived is here..."his reign" -his kingship. That says what he did.  "His might," that says how he did it.


might·y

[mahy-tee] adjective, might·i·er,might·i·est, adverb, noun
adjective
1.
having, characterized by, or showing superior power or strength: mighty rulers.
2.
of great size; huge: a mighty oak.
3.
great in amount, extent, degree, or importance; exceptional:a mighty accomplishment.


David was big at heart from the get go. As a shepherd boy in the field he slew a lion and a bear with his hands! He toppled Goliath! A 9 foot tall Philistine. He had the heart to stand before the giant man and go for it! David had the heart of a warrior. A man's man. Or a strong woman...a person who does not quit! Does not back down from adversity, does not run and hide. He was humble before the Lord and others, yet full of might! Strong in the Lord!

Oh that I would be strong in the Lord this day, this week, this new year!  And that the "times that go over" me.. both the good and adversity would be something I get through with might.


And by the way...for those who aren't familiar with the Word of God, David's awful sin shows that God can forgive even the worst sinner when the heart is humbled and broken over the sin... even though the sin still brings consequences.


1 John 1:7-9 "...and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

1 comment:

  1. Great post, Heather! "Might" is one of thise words we've lost the true meaning of... at first glance, I was thinking of it as a "maybe"... like "I might be able to..." But "with all my might" rings with such a strong and definite purpose.

    What a great thought... that we can purpose to serve the Lord with all our might, instead of maybe!

    Have a wonderful Christams!

    Kim

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