God’s Superior Strength - All Our Daily Bread Daily Devotionals for 2025

Bible in a Year : Psalms 123-125, 1 Corinthians 10:1-18

The Lord will deliver Jacob . . . from the hand of those stronger than they.
Jeremiah 31:11

Today's Scripture & Insight : Jeremiah 31:10-14

In his book From the Pit to the Pulpit, John Stroup shares about powerful, unfriendly forces of life that battered and bruised him physically, sexually and emotionally. He notes, “I started using drugs before I could drive a car. . . . I quit school and began to get farther and farther into the criminal lifestyle.” Eventually, John’s crimes landed him behind bars. While serving a five-year sentence, the Bible became real to him, and he was humbled before God. By God’s grace, he was liberated from habits that were previously stronger than he was.

Ancient Israel’s experience often included oppression and sometimes captivity “from the hand of those stronger than they” (Jeremiah 31:11). Even when their predicaments were because of their own folly, God Himself exercised His mercy and might on behalf of His wayward people. Renewal—including joyful singing, abundant harvests and celebration (vv. 12-14)—was to be expected when God exercised His superior strength for their good.

John Stroup’s life is a testimony to God’s might on behalf of those who place their faith in Jesus. The Gospels witness to Christ’s power to counter the ugly forces of evil in human life. And the strength and power of Jesus can be accessed today through sincere, faith-filled prayer, and heartfelt surrender for “everyone who calls” on Him (Acts 2:21).

By: Arthur Jackson

Reflect & Pray
What life forces are you facing that are too strong for you? What’s keeping you from calling on Jesus for help?

Heavenly Father, please exercise Your superior strength today.