| “It was not by their sword that they won the land…” |
| —Psalm 44:3a |
Everyone looks to some source of inner power to give him or her the ability to navigate through the challenges of this life. Many rely on their own cleverness, or their intellect, or their quick tongues, or their physical beauty. But the Christian has a source of power that exceeds all human power. That power is the very Presence of God’s Holy Spirit in his or her life. The Psalmist clearly understood this when he wrote these words in Psalm 44:3:
It was not by their sword that they won the land, nor did their arm bring them victory; it was your right hand, your arm, and the light of your face, for you loved them.
The very light of God’s face—His divine Presence—gave them victory over their adversaries. This is as true today as it was then. Every victory over our adversary, Satan, comes because of God’s power in our lives. The light of God’s face guarantees our success in overcoming whatever trials invade our lives. His great love for us, expressed in the light of His face, enables us to achieve everything He wants us to achieve.
So, dear ones, be encouraged this day. Receive God’s love with great joy. Bask in the light of His face. And, meet the world today knowing that He has already overcome the world.
Based on a blog originally posted on Monday, February 8, 2016
