Declaration Of Dependence

We are on the threshold of the most exciting adventure we have ever had as a family. A new world with intrigue, beauty and opportunity awaits. While these things are true you should also know that we are also shaking like a leaf and feel very, very weak. Not that this is necessarily a bad thing, for it’s the apostle Paul himself who reminds us, “…He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me…For when I am weak, then I am strong.” We are being propelled into a life of greater dependence.

What does a life of dependence look like? It’s a life in which Christ is everything. I am convinced that when our lives and ministries focus on Christ, exalt Him as Lord, appropriate our position in Him, and are saturated with His Word the greater He displays His glory among us. It’s a life which is controlled by the Spirit. When we are being controlled, dominated, motivated, directed and captivated it is because we are living in dependence upon the Spirit. It’s a life in which God gets the credit. God puts us in positions where He is all we have, then our roots sink deep in Him and HE gets the credit. Why did God send Gideon to war with 300 soldiers, “…that Israel may not boast against Me that her own strength has saved her…” (Judges 7:2)

So in order that He might be magnified, we declare our dependence on Him. Why not take opportunity to renew your own declaration of dependence? (These thoughts were from a sermon delivered March 26th and which can be viewed on this website.)