My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
Psalm 73:26
Life is more than we can handle and the troubles greater than we can bear. God promises to give strength for trials so that we may abound and triumph in victory. However there seems to be extended periods of time in the trial that believers seem to struggle without power. Why does this occur and how can power be obtained from God? Is there a prerequisite to meet?
God's measure of providing power is never based on merit or by measuring up to a standard. In fact, his method is the complete opposite. As Paul stated in Romans 7, there is a battle that takes place inside of every believer. The battle is to cease from naturally doing wrong and fight to do what is right. During trials, we have that same battle. However the wrong that we may do may not appear to be so evident. We usually look for the blatant "thou shalt nots" that are evident, but sins such as pride or self reliance are just as wicked.
According to Psalm 73:26, the Psalmist recognizes God's strength when his flesh and heart or his physical strength and will fail him. What God expects from us during trials is to cease from evil. The evil that he wants us to cease committing is being wise in our own eyes and trying to figure out our own way of deliverance.
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.
When we cease trying to deliver ourselves, he gives us strength. This does not mean that the trial will come to an end, but that the strength we need will be present.
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