Scripture

Here is the man who did not make God his strength, But trusted in the abundance of his riches, And strengthened himself in his wickedness.
(Psalm 52:7)

Devotional

The greatest somebody in the sight of man is nobody under the scrutiny of God. Neither God nor the powers of darkness are impressed with the strength of man. The only impressive man is the man within the man, Christ Jesus. Anyone void of the presence of Christ is weak and vulnerable. That person will fall. If our strength does not come from Christ, we are being strengthened in our own wickedness. When we trust in our own accomplishments, fame, or wealth, we are trusting in our wickedness. If we are not making God our strength, we have no strength. It does not matter if you are a poor man or a rich one; if God is not your strength, you are weak. Thus, we must neither boast in our poverty nor in our riches. For the only thing worse than a rich fool is a poor fool. Boast in Christ.

Thought For The Night

“Do not pray for easy lives; pray to be stronger people. Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers; pray for powers equal to your tasks. Then the doing of your work shall be no miracle, but you shall be a miracle. Every day you shall wonder at the richness of life which has come to you by the grace of God.” Phillips Brooks, author of “O Little Town of Bethlehem” and famed nineteenth century preacher.

Evening Text

Psalm 52:7: “Here is the man who did not make God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.”

Looking for Answers

Is there any strength greater than the strength that comes from God?
What is the strength of the Lord, and from where does it come?
In what or whom are you strengthened?

Evening Study Guide

Defining: “Strength,” literally means stronghold or a strong, fortified place. The Lord is such a strength.

Referencing: “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1.

Applying: You are only as strong as that in which you place your trust. Therefore, trust in the Lord God. Make Him your strength, shield, and song.