We can not live a Christian life in our strength, but only in the strength of Christ who is the Vine. All necessary for life and fruitfulness is provided through Him. There are times that I make the attempt to do the work of God in my strength and find myself discouraged and dissuaded rather quickly. Despondency and despair attack many believers who strive to do God’s work and fulfill God’s purpose in their own wisdom, ability and power. Paul reminds us that it is Christ who strengthens us; that the life we now live as Christians we are to live by the faith of Christ and in the power of Christ. Revival is a work of God and if we are to realize it, then we must position ourselves to receive it and wait upon God to deliver it in His time and for His glory and purpose. Love, joy and peace are to epitomize the attitude and life of the believer, but sin that is not confessed, or self dependency rather than God dependency will rob us of them.
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