Topic: Divine Sufficiency
Text: II Cor 2: 15 - 16, 3: 5

Today, we have to join Paul the Apostle to ask a crucial question: “For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved and in them that perish: To the one we are savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things?” (II Corinthians 2:15-16).

Who among us can claim that he is able to do all that we have stated above?” Who is able to be obedient and faithful undo death? Who is really sufficient for these things? Paul gives us the answer in II Corinthians 3:5, “Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God.” Because our sufficiency is of God, we are to draw strength from Him. Ephesians 6:10 says: “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might.” If we draw our strength from the Lord, we shall receive the ability to face life’s situation.

You have to rely on God because you cannot do these things on your own accord. If you rely on Him and draw your strength from Him, you will be amazed when you are able to do certain things you never thought possible. You will, along with this, discover that obedience is very easy. The Lord Himself will hold your hand and continue to lead you on. What must you do to get Him hold your hand? What must you do to get Him be your strength and dwell in you? The answer is found in I Peter 1:15-16: “But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.” Holiness will attract God to you. Holiness will also lead to fellowship with God and agreement with Him. Amos 3:3 says: “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?”

The moment you realize that you cannot succeed without God’s assistance, you will fully understand why you should pray without ceasing. You can become a recipient of God’s sufficiency through prayer. The more you pray the more of God’s sufficiency you will experience in all areas of your life.

Memory Verse: II Corinthians 3:5 - “Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God.”