Anchorage Baptist Temple

Relying on God's Power Over Human WillpowerEvery individual grapples with the challenge of change at various points in their life. Consider the innocent confession of a child named Lily, who candidly admits she can't obey all the time. This heartfelt admission mirrors the struggles many face in their spiritual journey.The Apostle Paul, in Romans 7, poignantly captures this internal battle. He writes:"For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing." - Romans 7:19 This struggle isn't unique to a select few; it's a universal human experience.At the core of this challenge is a common misconception: relying on one's willpower instead of God's power. While human willpower, regardless of its strength, is finite and flawed, God's power is infinite and perfect.John 15 offers a compelling metaphor of the vine and branches to elucidate this concept. Jesus says:"I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. [...] Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear