The strength of anything we build is determined by its foundation. One example is the architect’s design that envisions the height of a structure and therefore adds sufficient foundation below to support the number of floors above—the deeper the foundation, the higher the building can go.

Individual success also, a measure of how far he or she advances, derives from the depth of their spiritual character as the most critical support necessary to grow intellectually for achievement, and emotionally for a strong, healthy body to keep going.

Men often confuse this issue. They make the Lord one option among many as the source and influence needed for success. But Jesus is not just a higher power. . . He is the highest power. The Lord is the most powerful power. He is the “sure foundation” for success (Isaiah 28:16).

“Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. . . Christ, the head of the body. For he holds the whole body together with its joints and ligaments, and it grows as God nourishes it.” (Colossians 2:7&19 NLT)

The power of the Lord is all power. He is the Almighty God! If we confuse the issue of His might and power, the perception of Him might be weak—reluctant, shy, and soft spoken, in which case we miss the vital point of His strength and the power of His strength imparted into the mission and daily life of every believer.

The Almighty God sends (apostles) you forth today, empowered with all power and with all authority!

Amen.

John 15:13 Mark 12:31 Luke 9:1