All Sufficient God

Would you agree that there are a host of frustrated people around us? We see this on our jobs, in our homes, in our schools and unfortunately in our churches. The question is, why is this so, especially in the household of faith? If we trust in our Lord, Jesus Christ, why are we frustrated?

2 Corinthians 3:4-5 English Standard Version (ESV)

⁴ Such is the confidence that we have through Christ toward God. ⁵ Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God

Frustration is an emotional response to opposition relating to anger, annoyance and disappointment. It is defined as a feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of inability to change or achieve something; or the prevention of progress, success or fulfillment of something.

At some point I’m certain many of us have experienced frustration in our lives. But if not addressed and dealt with, can open the door to many other unhealthy feelings. Today’s Scripture reference causes us to examine where our confidence lies and unearths a profound truth: our sufficiency comes from God alone! If we are frustrated with ourselves, then we are not looking to God to supply our every need and we are placing far too much confidence in our own ability to get things accomplished.

Let’s stop taking ourselves so seriously, give ourselves a break and trust in an all-sufficient God who is eager and waiting to supply our every need.

Your thoughts!