God chose the weak things...to shame the strong

God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him. It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.

1 CORINTHIANS 1:27-30

To read the word of God is one thing. To take that word and then digest it through living it - not simply trying to comprehend it is when the sanctification process begins. Slowly as you walk closer and closer with Jesus - the Holy Spirit will fill you more and more, with the final manifestation being Righteousness and Holiness given through the Spirit.

It is the power of God through faith in Jesus Christ and The Holy Spirit that sanctifies you. As you walk with Jesus, you will not simply be imitating his words with your own. No - it is he that will live in your flesh. The Holy Spirit provides the love, patience, hope, wisdom, understanding and faith. You can do no thing to gain power or influence with the Lord except being faithful to him and speaking his word. The power is in him and him alone. 

God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things so no person can boast about the mighty work of the Lord. It is he that allows you to know him and it is he that will sanctify your faith in him. The power and hope is in the Lord - the choice of the way in which you go is yours.