Our Ladies of Faith meet once a month, and this past Saturday we had a wonderful turnout! Like many events at The Gathering, our women’s meetings are filled with heartfelt fellowship, delicious food, and lots of fun. But more than that, they provide something our hearts truly need—connection, love, and the reminder that we belong. We also spend time in God’s Word, sometimes sharing devotionals with one another, and other times hearing from our beloved Pastor Miriama.
This month, we watched a powerful teaching on “Overcoming” by Dr. David Jeremiah. His message struck a deep chord, and the discussion that followed was rich and encouraging. Below is a devotional-style summary of that message, highlighting the key truths we took away together:
Title: Overcoming Weakness with Strength
Scripture Focus:
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.” – Ephesians 6:10 (ESV)
Devotional Thought:
Dr. David Jeremiah’s story is a profound testimony of human strength meeting divine power. Known for his boundless energy and relentless service in ministry, everything changed when he was diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma. The once tireless pastor found himself confined by weakness—physically fatigued, emotionally confused, and spiritually tested. It was in this valley that God began to teach him a life-altering truth: weakness is not a thing—it is the absence of strength. And where there is no strength, God supplies His own.
We often define weakness as failure, as something shameful. But biblically, weakness becomes the very space where God moves most powerfully. “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9). Whether it’s physical, emotional, moral, or spiritual weakness—God doesn’t ask us to fix it before coming to Him. He invites us to bring it to Him and receive His strength in exchange.
How to Receive God’s Strength:
Through His Word:
God’s strength is downloaded into our lives as we saturate ourselves in Scripture. Just as a computer must call on data from its hard drive to operate, so we must pull from the stored promises of God’s Word. Read it. Meditate on it. Let it strengthen your soul.
Through Worship:
Worship realigns our perspective. As we exalt God, we are lifted above our circumstances. The prophet Habakkuk, in the face of loss and uncertainty, declared, “Yet I will rejoice in the Lord… The Lord is my strength” (Habakkuk 3:17–19).
Through Waiting:
Strength doesn’t always come in a rush. “Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength” (Isaiah 40:31). In our stillness, in our quiet moments of surrender, God speaks and restores.
Through Our Weakness:
The very places where we feel weakest are often the places God chooses to pour out His strength. Paul wrote, “When I am weak, then I am strong.” Why? Because God’s power is not hindered by our frailty—it is highlighted through it.
Reflection:
Where do you feel most weak right now? Is it your health, your faith, your relationships, or your hope? Instead of hiding it, bring it to God. Let His Word fill you, let worship uplift you, let waiting refine you—and let weakness become the door through which God’s strength enters your life.
Prayer:
Lord, I confess my weakness to You. I am tired, confused, and sometimes afraid. But I believe Your strength is perfect when mine is gone. Help me to rest in Your power, trust Your Word, worship You through every storm, and wait patiently for Your renewal. Be the strength of my life today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.