Bringing Our Small Limitations unto Jesus; ‘But why, you may ask, must I be guided and limited by only what someone else may think or Believes?’ 1 Corinthians 10:26-33

1 Corinthians 10:28-33 Amplified Bible

²⁶ For the [whole] earth is the Lord’s, and everything that is in it. ²⁷ If one of the unbelievers invites you [to a meal at his home] and you want to go, eat whatever is served to you without asking questions [about its source] for the sake of your conscience.²⁸ But if anyone says to you, “This meat has been offered i n sacrifice to an idol,” do not eat it, out of consideration for the one who told you, and for conscience’s sake— ²⁹ and by conscience I mean for the sake of the other man’s, not yours. For ^[a]why is my freedom [of choice] judged by another’s conscience [another’s ethics—another’s sense of right and wrong]? ³⁰ If I take my share [of food] with thankfulness, why am I accused because of something for which I give thanks?

³¹ So then, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of [our great] God. ³² Do not offend Jews or Greeks or even the church of God [but live to honor Him]; ³³ just as I please everyone in all things [as much as possible adapting myself to the interests of others], not seeking my own benefit but that of the many, so that they [will be open to the message of salvation and] may be saved.

Word of God for the Children of God

Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen, amen.

If I was limitless, why would I need a relationship with the Creator of all things?

I wouldn’t need strength, I wouldn’t need help, I wouldn’t need a Savior. By the grace of God, our Heavenly Father chose to send His son to bridge the gap.

He sent His son first and foremost to replace our sins, but He also sent Jesus to bless us by meeting us in our weakness.

We see this throughout the Bible. When the people of God look as if they will be consumed, God saves them.

We see this with Noah and the Ark; we also witness this through the prayer of Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20, and we see it as the walls come tumbling down at the battle of Jericho. Again and again, God proves Himself 100% faithful in our weakness.

When Paul wrote his two letters to the church in Corinth, he admonished and enlightened believers to boast in Christ alone and rejoice in the limits God had put on them, which showed His great power within us.

Read 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 with me,

“For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are,  so that no human being might boast in the presence of God. And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, so that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”

This portion of scripture split me wide open earlier this year. God chose what is low and despised in the world, meaning people and places with limitations, and used them to put His glory on display.

Think about what could shift in your life if you surrendered the areas where you felt weak and rested in Christ for your strength.

So much would change. Both on the inside and the outside.

Your heart would become more dependent on the Lord and more willing to trust that He will give you what you need to make it through the road ahead of you.

When you trust and see God’s faithfulness, an overflow effect happens.

You begin sharing with those around you what He has done; He takes your weakness and strengthens His name.

In the name of God, the Father and God the Son and God the Holy Spirit,

Praying …

Father, thank you for taking the areas of my life where I feel weak and using them to reveal your strength. I’m blessed beyond measure to serve a God who desires to use me for the Kingdom in ways I’d never imagined were possible. Father, if I’m withholding any weaknesses and gripping them with pride to “prove something,” help me release these things to you. As I hand them over, I pray to sense your peace and be washed over with the reminder that your power is perfect in my weakness. You are a good and faithful Father; help me be bold with the gifts you gave me and humble enough to come to you when I need help. In Jesus’ name, amen.

The Thirsting Soul Satisfied in God.

A Psalm of David; when he was in the wilderness of Judah.

63 O God, You are my God; with deepest longing I will seek You;
My ^[a]soul [my life, my very self] thirsts for You, my flesh longs and sighs for You,
In a dry and weary land where there is no water.
² 
So I have gazed upon You in the sanctuary,
To see Your power and Your glory.
³ 
Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,
My lips shall praise You.
⁴ 
So will I bless You as long as I live;
I will lift up my hands in Your name.
⁵ 
My ^[b]soul [my life, my very self] is satisfied as with marrow and fatness,
And my mouth offers praises [to You] with joyful lips.

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When I remember You on my bed,
I meditate and thoughtfully focus on You in the night watches,
⁷ 
For You have been my help,
And in the shadow of Your wings [where I am always protected] I sing for joy.
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My ^[c]soul [my life, my very self] clings to You;
Your right hand upholds me.

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But those who seek my life to destroy it
Will [be destroyed and] go into the depths of the earth [into the underworld].
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They will be given over to the power of the sword;
They will be a prey for foxes.
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But the king will rejoice in God;
Everyone who swears by Him [honoring the true God, acknowledging His authority and majesty] will glory,
For the mouths of those who speak lies will be stopped.

Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen, amen.

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