A soda can is stronger than it looks. As you can see
from this picture, even an empty can is strong enough to support the weight of
an adult.
That is because the shape of a can (a cylinder) is a strong shape. It
is strong because it is round. If a can was a square column it would have weak
points along the corners.
Go ahead and stand on the empty soda can. It should
easily hold your weight as long as the sides are smooth and straight.
Push in the sides of the can with your fingers and
try to stand on it.
Now, you should be able to crush the can easily. When you pushed
in the sides of the can, even a little bit, you made a shape different from a
cylinder and you took away its strength.
Be strong in the Lord and in the
strength of his might. (Ephesians
6:10b, ESV)
When we are strong in the Lord it
is because of the faith God has given us. There are two ways to grow faith:
through Word and Sacrament.
When you were Baptized God named
you as His child and the Spirit made your faith grow.
Read, hear, study, say, or
sing God’s Word and the Spirit uses the Word to make your faith grow.
Don’t let the problems of this world
crush you. Find time each day to read God’s word. God’s Spirit will work in you
to make your faith strong.
You will be strong in the Lord!
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