Loading... HE TAKETH NOT PLEASURE IN THE LEGS OF MAN - Psalms 147:10
Tuesday, July 31st, 2007Psalms 147:10 He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.
God does not need your talents. God has given you your gifts and abilities, but God does not need them. When you do something in your own strength, you are the one who receives the credit. However, when you do something knowing that you do not have the ability or strength, then you naturally must give God the credit for the things that he has done in your life.
God takes delight in those that fear HIM. God is more concerned about your heart with HIM than HE is about your ability to accomplish tasks. God can do the impossible. HE does not need your help so that HE can do the impossible, all HE needs is your willingness to obey HIM and seek HIS face.
When Jesus turned the boy’s lunch into a meal for thousands, Jesus did not need the money of the disciples nor did HE need the wisdom of the disciples all HE desired was that HIS disciples trust and obey. Would the people who were feed that day have the same faith in God had the disciples had enough money to run into town and purchase food for all the people? God was glorified not because of the strength of man but because of the gift of a boy and the obedience of the people.
When Peter walked on the water, he was not doing so out of HIS strength. Instead, Peter walked on water because he was willing to rely upon God. Peter understood that Jesus could do the impossible and he was willing to walk in faith, not by what he could do or what was humanly possible but to step out in faith so that God would receive the glory.
Think of all the times that God did the impossible. God did not need the strength of man. God instead simply desired to see HIS people trust in HIM and be willing to obey HIM. When the people of God demonstrated the fear of the Lord by their obedience, then God was glorified and the entire world knew the power of God.
God is more concerned about your heart than HE is about your talents and abilities. You may be the best orator in the world, but if you do not trust God and give HIM the glory, your talent is worthless. When you do something because of your strength and ability, you naturally take credit for what you do.
Remember the second time Moses brought water out of the rock, Moses struck the rock twice and water came out even though God had commanded him to speak to the rock. Moses out of the abundance of his faith brought water from a rock. HE was able to do the impossible, but he did so in his own strength and God was not pleased.
Examine your life. Are you living by faith or are you living by your own strength and abilities. God desires that you learn to fear HIM and live your life in HIS strength. You need to spend time studying the testimonies of what God has done through others. You need to fill your mind with the things of God. As you put God first in your life, you will see HIM do great things through your weaknesses. As you fill your mind with virtue, as you allow God’s strength to flow through you, your life will change and God will receive the glory. No longer will it be about you, but it will be about the One whom you serve.