Weakness

Rom 8:26-28
26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.
27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will.
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
(NIV)

When my sons are playing superheroes in the living room with their friends they all are invincible, bulletproof, supernaturally strong, and have cosmic powers of infinite proportions. I love to listen to their creative dialog. Here is a sample of a battle that took place in our living room:

Jake: ”I saw you coming and then I cut your head off with my laser sword.” Donovan: “Then I grew another head and came back to life. Then I blew you up with my atomic hand grenade.”
Jake: “But I had on my force field and it protected me from the blast.”

One thing is for sure none of the kids wants to be defeated or be the weaker one that loses the battle. Sometimes as adults we still play that same game just with less drama. Have you ever noticed that adults never want to talk about what their weaknesses are? No one wants to appear weak and no one wants to brag about the sin that they constantly give into again and again. We want to look good and powerful, sharp and classy all the time.

The question is can we live without the help of the Holy Spirit? Surly not. We need the help of the Holy Spirit. Without the Holy Spirit we are left powerless to change and overcome sin. A good question to ask ourselves is; “Do I have the Holy Spirit?” If you are not sure if you have the Holy Spirit or not, then I suggest studying the bible and find out how to receive the Holy Spirit.

Now if there was anyone who had some bragging rights about being a “Super Christian” I would say it was the Apostle Paul. Notice what the Apostle Paul said: “If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.(2 Cor 11:30NIV) The point is that only by the grace of God does the Holy Spirit help us overcome our weakness. When we are humble and honest is when the Holy Spirit can work powerfully in our lives. By admitting our weaknesses we are allowing the Holy Spirit to take over our weakness and empower us with true supernatural strength.

Copyright 2003 Greg Graham