“...a feeble folk...”

Proverbs 30.26

This verse is speaking about “conies”.  Conies are little creatures like rabbits, also known as rock badgers.

The Lord tells us, “The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks:”

When the Bible here says “feeble”, we know what “feeble” means – it means weak i.e. not strong!

That reminds me of the Jews when they were rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem with Nehemiah, and their enemies called them “feeble” – trying to ridicule them and discourage them!  They said, “What do these feeble Jews?” (Nehemiah 2.4)

But it also reminds me of what the Apostle Paul said, “...when I am weak, then am I strong.” (2 Corinthians 12.10)

Too often we forget this amazing truth from the Word of God:  “But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;  And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: That no flesh should glory in his presence.”  1 Corinthians 1.27-29

“The conies are but a feeble folk,

yet make they their houses in the rocks;”

Dear Christian friend, being a born again Christian means that we will often be weak, but that is because those around us need to see our Saviour, in us, and He is strong!  So yes, it’s okay, be feeble!  Jesus is our Rock, and we build our lives on Him!

“...be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.” Ephesians 6.10

“For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:8-9