God’s Strength

God’s Strength

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Ephesians 6:10 [KJV]

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:10-24

Apostle Paul’s epistle touches on many issues necessary to live a life worthy of one’s calling (Ephesians 4:1). In the concluding part of chapter 6 of Ephesians, Paul dwells on the essentials to remain relevant, fervent and productive in the Christian race. He introduces the last part of this chapter with an encouragement that has a tone of finality, a sense of urgency and a definite direction: “be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might” (Ephesians 6:10). There is nowhere else to be strong except in the Lord. Any other source of strength is ephemeral. To be strong in the Lord is to focus on Him, pay absolute attention and remain connected to Him. No wonder Nehemiah reiterates that the joy of the Lord is my strength (Nehemiah 8:10). The reality is that the world system is designed to take away God-consciousness from God’s people. In fact, if one is not careful, the evil taking place across different civilizations/world can snuff out faith in a child of God and replace it with fear.

When you are strong in the Lord, you will remain steadfast and look unto Jesus the author and the finisher of your faith (Hebrews 12:3). You will arise and shine amidst the darkness (Isaiah 60). No matter the circumstances, you will be settled on Jesus because it is in Him you live, move and have your being (Acts 17:28). You will live by faith daily and live a life devoid of sin because you know that you died to sin, and your life is hidden with Christ in God (Colossians 3:3).

God’s power sustains and keeps fresh and alive. Before Paul listed the whole armour of God (the spiritual resources) needed to be strong in the Lord, he identifies the fact that our warfare are not canal but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds. He puts it thus: “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places” (Ephesians 6:12). Dear friends, you can only find lasting and effective strength in God. You cannot access this power except you have given your life to Jesus Christ. Give your life to Jesus today.

Daily Confession: I declare: the joy of the Lord is my strength; I am strong in the Lord and in the power of his might.

Intercessory prayer: Pray for God’s peace in countries and regions experiencing challenging political transitions.

Hymn: Trust and obey

For there’s no other way

To be happy in Jesus

But to trust and obey