I WILL GO IN THE STRENGTH OF THE LORD GOD .

 

December 4th

 

Psalm 71:16 

 I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will

make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only. 

 
Our own weakness would dismay us, but God's strength is offered to us; in His light we see, and in His strength we work.
 
We have duties to perform, difficulties to encounter, and foes to overcome; let us therefore go in the strength of the Lord.
 
It is promised to us, and may be received by us; we must ask it of God, we must expect it in faith, and go forth believing that He is faithful who hath promised.
 
Never let us attempt any thing in our own strength; if we do, we shall be sure to fail; let us first take up God's promise, rely on His veracity, and so go forth to duty, conflict, and danger.
 
Then the battle is not ours, but the Lords; then we are sure of success, succour, and victory.
 
The Lord will then be our strength and song; our refuge and certain salvation.
 
His strength is made perfect in weakness, and His grace is glorified in the unworthy.
 
Let us not fear, let us not loiter, let us not be despond, but let us go in the strength of the Lord, and we shall be more than conquerors.
 
He giveth courage to the faint, to those who have no might He increaseth strength.
 

I know the God in whom I trust,

The arm on which I lean;

He will my Saviour ever be,

Who has my Saviour been;

Strong in His strength my foes I face,

Assured of victory through His grace.

 
James Smith