Do Not Limit God

“Great is our LORD and abundant in strength; His understanding is infinite. The LORD supports the afflicted; He brings the wicked down to the ground.” – Psalm 147:5-6 NASB

The businessman would never forget this journey. As a tourist in India, he saw a large elephant tethered to a small stake in the jungle near Bengaluru. He was amazed to see this huge animal stay hitched to such a tiny object.

The man asked the elephant trainer, “How can you keep such a large elephant tied to such a small stake?” The trainer replied, “When the elephants are small, they try to pull out the stake and fail. For their entire lives, they continue to follow old habits and never change.”

The business leader realized that many people were like those elephants, trapped by past habits, limiting themselves, and not realizing their capabilities or full potential.

This could also describe many Christians who focus on their weaknesses and past mistakes. They are intimidated by the giants around them and trapped by habits and attitudes formed in their past.

The Bible tells us that everything is new when we become believers (2 Corinthians 5:17) and “all things are possible for the one who believes” (Mark 9:23), yet many Christians limit God and accept less than the abundance He has provided. They choose to live in their old ways.

Dare to believe God’s Word is true for you! Believe that, with Him, all things are possible. Shake off habits that hold you captive. Soar into the unlimited realm of God’s power.

Allow Him to prove all things are possible.

Reflection Question: How have you been limiting your potential? How can you be free?