The Lord gives strength to his people;
the Lord blesses his people with peace.
Psalm 29:11 NIV
His Strength
How strong is Canada? Canada boasts one of the world’s most prosperous and stable economies, consistently ranking among the top ten largest economies by GDP. The country’s wealth is driven by a diverse array of industries, including natural resources, manufacturing, services, and technology. Despite its relatively small population of approximately 40 million, Canada’s economy punches well above its weight due to its openness to trade, natural resource wealth, and highly developed infrastructure. Canada is the ninth-largest economy in the world by nominal GDP, with an output of around $2 trillion USD.
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There is a military philosophy called peace through strength. The thinking is that if you have a strong enough military for defense, no other nation will attack you and you will live in peace. It does often work. In the spiritual realm, the Bible speaks to a similar principle. In Psalm 29:11 we read, “The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.” One of the many reasons why God’s people experience His peace is because we know that God’s strength, which is far greater than any strength we might have within ourselves, is capable of overcoming any obstacle or defeating any spiritual enemy we might have. God loves us, and always has our backs. No matter how challenging is the giant you are facing today, God is greater. Take time today, especially if you are in the midst of a spiritual battle, to pray that the Lord’s strength will carry you through this. He will assure you by His Spirit, and you will experience His peace as you wait on Him and depend on His strength.
These have been words from the heart.
Bob Beasley