Reflections From the Psalms
Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. (Ps. 8:2)
Many Christians have been taught that if we have grown in Christ, and have built Christian character that we will be, as it were, spiritual giants. But the Bible tells us that the most mature among us will be as little children. The picture is one of complete dependence upon God as our Heavenly Father.
Strength in Christ is directly related to our weakness in ourselves – but only if, once we are weak, we depend upon Him. And the fact is, we WON’T depend upon God unless we are brought into a complete weakness in ourselves. We won’t even KNOW to. It is simply the nature of things.
Paul said, “When I am weak, then I am strong.” (II Cor. 12:10) This is actually the only relationship between God and humanity that will result in humanity manifesting the power of God. Human strength and self-sufficiency must be crucified, that the power of Christ might work through us – to God’s glory and purpose. The power of the enemy cannot stand before Christ – He is the power of God in believers.