Real Strength

Do you ever feel gloomy and helpless, like Sobbit Wimba? Or maybe you think he was a wimp and needed to toughen up. But think about what happened in the end. Which animals were saved from the flood? The weak and helpless ones—who trusted.

You see, God is like Tall Friend in the story. Even though He is so much wiser and stronger than we are, He is always ready to help us out. Is the sun shining? Do you have food to eat? Are you being loved and cared for? All these good things come from God. We should always be thankful and trusting of God’s care. But many people are like the squirrels and grouse. They think that they must take care of themselves and solve their own problems. Because they feel strong and smart, they don’t think that they need help. Until it is too late…

What about you? You want to be strong and confident, don’t you? We all do. It is no fun to be a wimp, always nervous and worried. But real strength doesn’t come from being tough or confident in yourself. You might think that you just need to get strong enough or smart enough to figure things out. A lot of people are trying that right now and guess what? They still don’t have all the answers. They still aren’t big enough to solve all their problems. That’s because the greatest power in the universe doesn’t come from people. It comes from knowing God.

God made us to need Him. Maybe you don’t like that fact, but it is true. What does God say about people who feel confident in themselves? A lot of trouble is coming their way. Only God is big enough to solve our problems and help us through the troubles of life. His Word is full of promises for the weak and helpless. That’s because they are ready to grab hold of His great big hand and see what He will do.

If you feel weak and small, don’t be discouraged! Do you need courage and strength today? Then hold out your hand to God. Ask Him to make you strong in His might. You won’t be disappointed. God’s power is both wise and good, and it is never outmatched. If you try to be brave or strong on your own, you will end up doing something stupid. Like sitting in a tree when you should be rescued from a flood. How much better to realize that God is all that you will ever need and jump in the canoe with Him!