19/09/2025
WORD FOR TODAY
HE GIVETH POWER TO THE FAINT
Our text is drawn from Isaiah 40:29: “He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.”
Life often brings seasons when we feel faint, weary, and almost at the point of giving up. The faint are not only those who are physically tired but also those who are emotionally drained, spiritually discouraged, or burdened by life’s struggles. Yet, the promise of God stands sure—He gives power to the faint.
This means that in our weakest moments, God supplies divine strength. His power is not reserved for the mighty or the strong but for those who acknowledge their weakness and turn to Him. In truth, our insufficiency is the platform upon which God’s sufficiency is made perfect.
PRACTICAL BIBLICAL EXAMPLES
1. Elijah: After his victory at Mount Carmel, Elijah fled into the wilderness, faint and discouraged (1 Kings 19:4). Yet, God sent an angel to feed him and renew his strength until he reached Mount Horeb. God did not condemn Elijah’s weakness but empowered him in it.
2. Hannah: In her barrenness, Hannah was faint of heart, but through her prayer at Shiloh, God renewed her strength. She left the temple no longer sad, and in due season, she bore Samuel (1 Samuel 1:17–20).
3. Apostle Paul: He testified in 2 Corinthians 12:9–10 that in his weakness, the power of Christ rested upon him. Paul discovered that when he was faint, then was he truly strong—because the strength of Christ sustained him.
LESSONS FOR US TODAY
Dependence on God: When faintness comes, it is not a sign of defeat but a call to rely on God’s strength.
Prayer as Renewal: Just as Hannah prayed, and Elijah received heavenly refreshment, so also our strength is renewed in God’s presence.
Hope in Christ: Jesus Christ Himself invites us, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). He is the source of rest and renewed power for our weary souls.
LET US PRAY:
Jehovah, we thank Thee for Thy word that assures us of strength in our weakness. When we are faint and overwhelmed, remind us that Thou art our refuge and strength. Fill us with the power of the Holy Spirit to rise above weariness and discouragement. Through Jesus Christ, who strengthens us day by day, may we walk in renewed vigour and unshakable faith. Amen. Heis Pero Missy Higgins Dynamical Dave Aderibigbe JP MYRON Funsho T Elizabeth Kolawole Aigbe Funke Adegbuyi Rsl Kolawole Aigbe Ijeboi