But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us (2 Corinthians 4:7).

The Gospel.

The greatest of gifts.  The very truth of God’s love and sacrifice on our behalf.  A message with the power to change lives and worlds, and God puts it where?

In us.

Seriously?  Weak, fumbling, neurotic us?

Yep.

Why?

Well, he tells us, doesn’t he, Beloved?  He did it to show the world—and remind us—that it is his power at work and not ours.     Look, I don’t know what New Year’s resolutions you made, but we both know…

Not without Him.

Furthermore, I don’t know what troubles are coming your way this week.  For some of us, it’s bound to be pretty rough.  So, God wants you to know, here and now, that He is the one working in you…through you…

For you.

Whether you are hunkering down or venturing forth today, you are not doing it on your own.  Which, we can both admit, is a good thing.

Happy Monday, Beloved.