What’s the strongest animal on earth? African elephants, which are also the largest land animals. Much of their strength is concentrated in their trunks, which have more than forty thousand muscles. Think of that! Forty thousand muscles just in their trunks! Humans only have six hundred muscles in their entire bodies. These massive animals can carry more than six tons, knock down mature trees, and lift more than six hundred pounds with their trunks. But their trunks are also very gentle and can pick up a single blade of grass. The useful appendage also serves as a snorkel when the creatures swim underwater.

God has built incredible strength into His creation—the power of the atom, the explosion of volcanos, and the measureless energy of the sun. Our God possesses endless energy, which is never depleted or exhausted. We say He is omnipotent—all powerful.

His limitless strength is available to us when we’re tempted or tested. Hebrews 2:18 says, “He is able to aid those who are tempted.” When you feel yourself being tempted or tested, try praying: Your strength, Lord! A simple prayer for help, sincerely offered, avails much!

To be tempted is in itself no sin. It is the yielding to the temptation…which we must fear.
J. C. Ryle