Question: Is Christ enough?
Posted on February 16, 2018 by Graeme Wilson in Freedom Fighters
“I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service.” (1 Timothy 1:12)
One of the most confusing things for me is that when a person needs salvation, we point them to Christ, but that same person can later develop struggles beyond our comprehension and the church suggests many secular treatment methods. The church refers people to A.A, the church quickly justifies mind-altering medication, children are on more medication than ever, we are anxious, we are depressed, we are stressed and the like…
Paul lived in some of the most extreme circumstances and he knew where his help rested. He understood that if he were to prosper in ministry, the Lord Jesus Christ had to be enough. Not just enough for his Salvation, not just enough for struggles, not just enough for justification, to sanctify, to redeem… But enough in all areas.
He can:
Do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine… (Ephesians 3:20)
Make all grace abound to you… (2 Corinthians 9:8)
Supply all your needs… (Philippians 4:19)
“but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in him.” (1 John 2:5)
The word perfected here has the meaning of completeness, accomplishment, made perfect, working through the entire process. Our job is to trust in God and His Work and watch Him at work around us and reckon that He is enough.
Homework: think about a time or situation where God showed up in an amazing way in your life. Write about and share with someone else. He is enough.
Written by Juan Mendez: Juan is a graduate of the Colony of Mercy and full-time staff member at America’s Keswick.
The Daily Bible Reading: Leviticus 11-13| You can download our 2017 Daily Bible Reading Plan by clicking here
Daily Quote: “Nothing can separate you from God’s love, absolutely nothing. God is enough for time, God is enough for eternity. God is enough!” – Hannah Whitall Smith
This Week’s Verse to Memorize:
Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, On those who hope in His mercy, Psalm 33:18
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