Don't Be Blind to the Blessing
God's strength rests in our weakness, and He can use us more readily than others because of our need for Him.
David Wilkerson emphasizes that just as a father delights in helping his children during difficult times, our Lord Jesus takes even greater joy in blessing His children when they call upon Him. He reassures those who feel inadequate or less talented that they are indeed blessed, as their weaknesses allow God's strength to shine through them. Wilkerson reminds us that Jesus values the humble and the needy, stating that true blessing comes from recognizing our dependence on Him. The message encourages believers to see their struggles as opportunities for divine grace and support.
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I am a father of four, all of whom are married and have children of their own. Whenever my children face any kind of difficulty, I do not get angry at them. On the contrary, I am delighted when they call on me. Whether I can help them by providing prayer, counseling or financial blessings, I take great pleasure in reaching out to them and blessing them.
How much more does our Lord Jesus delight in blessing His children in their time of need? He tells us, "If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?" (Matthew 7:11).
You may look around the body of Christ and see other Christians who seem more talented and blessed. Some can memorize and quote whole passages of Scripture. Others can preach, teach or sing to God's glory. You say to yourself, "How blessed they are by God. But, poor me! I am not smart enough to memorize God's Word. I can't even remember a sermon. I don't have the gifts my brothers and sisters have to serve God."
Beloved, you do not know how blessed you are. Are you poor in spirit? Is it difficult for you even to smile? Do you lament over seeing no spiritual growth in your life? Do you grieve because you feel inadequate, left out, unneeded?
Jesus says, "You are blessed. You have nothing to be proud about and in that way, you serve Me best -- because My strength rests in your weakness! I can use you more readily than all others." Jesus said to the apostle Paul, "My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness" (2 Corinthians 12:9).
What a blessing! Jesus never said, "Blessed are the strong, the happy, the self-sufficient, the forceful." No! Our Lord blessed the weak, the reviled, the persecuted, the downcast, those who are considered nothing in the eyes of others. He is saying to you, "You know you have great need of Me -- and therefore you are blessed!"
Sermon Outline
- The Blessing of Our Lord
- The Misconception of Blessing
- The Reality of Blessing
- Jesus' strength rests in our weakness
- He can use us more readily than others
Key Quotes
“You are blessed. You have nothing to be proud about and in that way, you serve Me best -- because My strength rests in your weakness!” — David Wilkerson
“My strength is made perfect in weakness” — David Wilkerson
“You know you have great need of Me -- and therefore you are blessed!” — David Wilkerson
Application Points
- Recognize that God's blessing is not based on our talents or abilities, but on our need for Him.
- Embrace our weakness and inadequacy, knowing that God's strength rests in it.
- Trust that God can use us more readily than others because of our dependence on Him.