2 Corinthians 3:5, Our Sufficiency Is of God
Our Sufficiency Is of God
5Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; (2 Cor. 3:5 KJV)
What a blessed thought to begin the year! Our dependence upon our God is pleasing to Him. It brings honour and glory to His Name. That humble dependence upon God is a cultivated virtue in the Christian life. The sin of pride is crucified daily when we rightly attribute our all to God. Whether in adversity or in relative comfort, we find in our God strength to overcome in every trial and temptation. We give thanks to Him in everything.
The psalmist says well, “The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want.” (Psalm 23:1) How true is God’s care in his life when he testified, “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.” (Psalm 23:2) He is well nourished by his Lord. “He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the path of righteousness for His Name’s sake.” (Psalm 23:3). He is well nourished in the soul, peace and joy fill his heart, the wisdom of God directs his paths.
There is, therefore, a needful acknowledgement, “not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything of ourselves.” We willingly live under His wings. What a blessed assurance. May this thought guide your day. Amen.