Divine Strength versus Self Sufficiency

One of the things I have, and continue to find fascinating in our Christian faith is the celebration in the suffering. I love the verse, “As iron sharpen iron, so one person sharpens another” (Proverbs 27:17, NIV). God refines us in the trials and tribulations. When we are brought to our knees, we turn to God and depend on Him completely. Our strength does not come from self, it is divine strength. Sometimes, we need a reminder. Sometimes we need to face evil in this world to be reminded that God overcomes it all.