“…as thy days, so shall thy strength be. “ Deuteronomy 33:25
It is easy to imagine a trial of some sort that, to our mind, would be more than we are able to bear– to envision a situation that would be more than we are able to cope with. Feelings tell us “that would be the straw that breaks the camel’s back”. What we forget is that sufficient grace doesn’t arrive until the time of its need. That’s why we must live by faith rather than feelings. Peace is possible only if we take one day at a time.
J. R. Miller wrote,”Strength was not promised in advance–enough for all of life, or even for a year, or for a month. The promise was, that for each day, when it came with its own needs, duties, battles, and griefs–enough strength would be given. As the burden increased–more strength would be imparted. As the night grew darker–the lamps would shine out more brightly.
The important thought here is, that strength is not emptied into our hearts in bulk–a supply for years to come–but is kept in reserve, and divinely given day by day, just as the day’s needs require.”
“Give us this day our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11
“In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.” Psalm 138:3
