“He energizes those who get tired, gives fresh strength to dropouts.” (Isaiah 40:29 MSG)
When you feel tired, weary, and powerless, what do you do? Do you drink extra coffee or have an energy drink? Maybe you do something mind-numbing, or distracting, or take a nap or go on a vacation. What if one of your loved ones is struggling and exhausted? Do you try to take on their burden? Do you try to use whatever power you have to manipulate the situation? Does it alleviate the problem?
We humans like to think that we have enough wisdom and resources to solve our own problems and those of our loved ones. We cannot admit that, beneath all our posturing, we are truly powerless. We cannot energize ourselves no matter how much caffeine we consume. We cannot strengthen others either.
“To be poor is to be without success, without fame, and without power. But there God chooses to show us God's love.” (Henri Nouwen)
Just as we are most aware of every light after a period of enforced darkness, God’s power is most obvious when we are weak and powerless. God is the only true source of strength, energy, and wisdom. And, occasionally, He may use us as conduits.
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