Danous Estenor

University of South Florida offensive lineman Danous Estenor rescued Pedro Arzola this past February by lifting the 3,000 pound car that had him trapped. This is a case of what is called “hysterical strength”, a burst of adrenaline that allows people to perform feats of strength far beyond their normal physical limitations.

Arzola suffered relatively minor injuries and was back at work in a couple of weeks. Estenor is being recognized for his heroic feat as the story has recently been reported nationally.

Christians have access to a spiritual source of strength that is also amazing in what it can allow people to do. The source of strength is Jesus himself, who lives in every believer.

Philippians 4:13 says, “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” It is no wonder why this verse is so popular with Christians. It reminds us that, through Jesus, we have the strength to forgive those who have hurt us deeply, to remain faithful in a culture where faith is scorned, to keep praying when answers are delayed, to keep reading the Bible when understanding is difficult and to talk to people about Jesus even though the devil wants us to keep quiet.

Through Jesus, God gives us super strength, equipping us to do whatever it is he wants us to do!