Strength for What Comes
God provides us with moment-by-moment strength to face our challenges and accomplish His work.
Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about finding strength in God's power during times of weakness and difficulty, emphasizing the importance of relying on the Lord for daily strength and peace. She encourages believers to trust in God's provision moment by moment, knowing that He will give the necessary strength for each task and circumstance. Tileston reminds listeners not to worry about the future but to focus on the present, as God will carry them through every situation 'on eagles' wings.' She reassures that God does not expect the impossible from His children, but rather offers His strength and support in all situations.
Text
Most gladly, therefore, will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
2 CORINTHIANS 12:9
The Lord stood with me, and strengthened me.
2 TIMOTHY 4:17
TO His own the Saviour giveth
Daily strength;
To each troubled soul that liveth,
Peace at length.
KARL RUDOLPH HAGENBACH
REMEMBER that your work comes only moment by moment, and as surely as God calls you to work, He gives the strength to do it. Do not think in the morning, "How shall I go through this day? I have such-and-such work to do, and persons to see, and I have not strength for it." No, you have not, for you do not need it. Each moment, as you need it, the strength will come, only do not look forward an hour; circumstances may be very different from what you expect. At any rate you will be borne through each needful and right thing "on eagles' wings." Do not worry yourself with misgivings; take each thing quietly.
PRISCILLA MAURICE
God does not demand impossibilities.
ST. AUGUSTINE
Sermon Outline
- The Power of Christ
- Daily Strength
- Moment-by-Moment Strength
- God gives strength as we need it
- We must not worry about the future
Key Quotes
“Most gladly, therefore, will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” — Mary Wilder Tileston
“God does not demand impossibilities.” — Mary Wilder Tileston
“Daily strength; To each troubled soul that liveth, Peace at length.” — Mary Wilder Tileston
Application Points
- Learn to trust in God's provision of strength for each moment.
- Don't worry about the future, but focus on the present moment and God's power working through you.
- Glory in your infirmities and trust in God's power to work through you.