1-8-07 The Lord Your Strength! Psalms 89:17

Psalm 89:17 (NAS)
For Thou art the glory of their strength, And by Thy favor our horn is exalted.

Psalm 89:17 (NLT)
You are their glorious strength. Our power is based on your favor.

At times you may feel strong and mighty; however, compared to the strength and might of Adonai, your strength is small and puny. You are wise when you realize that you must rely on His strength alone. When you do this, the ability and power that you display will shine with the Lord's glory. His grandeur and majesty will radiate from you. Those who see you will give honor to the most High God for what He has done in your life.

It is by God's grace that you are able to stand. Through His grace, kindness, and favor you are strengthened. Yes, you have power, but you retain that power only by Jehovah's good will and delight in you. He is the One who exalts you, raising you higher than your enemies. Because He has elevated you, you have dignity. He has made you beautiful, safe, healthy, and prosperous. He causes your adversaries to look up to the horn of your power and strength, for God has placed you over them. You are high enough to put your heel on their heads