Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
May 31st 2022

The Strength from Within

May He grant you out of the riches of His glory, to be strengthened and spiritually energized with power through His Spirit in your inner self, [indwelling your innermost being and personality], so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through your faith. Ephesians 3:16 (AMP)

Bible Reading: Ephesians 3:14-19

Today’s reading is one of Apostle Paul’s prayers which I encourage you to pray often into your life. It is a prayer that directs us to our source. It opens our eyes to the truth of who we are in Christ Jesus, what we need to preserve us in Him, and ultimately the virtues freely given to us in Him.

An essential ingredient needed for life and purpose is strength. It seems everything is measured in terms of strength. For instance, what someone can do, and the extent someone can get something done are all matter of strength etc. Also, in our walk with God, strength is important (Isaiah 40:31). When you have power, then you have strength to carry on or do something. Apostle Paul prayed that we may be strengthened; a spiritual energy that comes from the Spirit of God. This strength is impacted upon the spirit man. When power comes, we cando extra ordinary things for God. For instance, we walk in grace, we become the hands and legs of Jesus (Acts 10:38). We have strength to stand against worldly lust, we are able to evangelize, live in righteousness, and even perform miracles as the Lord gives the grace etc. As you fellowship with God in prayer, studying and meditating on His word, living the life of His word, you are empowered for the task ahead.

Self-Reflection: Man’s strength is limited but through the Holy Ghost we have access to divine empowerment. Acts 1:8

Action Point: Take time to pray Paul’s prayer into your life.

Daily Confession: I am empowered and helped by the Lord.

Intercessory prayer: pray for yourself and your family concerning the month of June

Hymn: O God, our help in ages past,

Our hope for years to come,

Our shelter from the stormy blast,

And our eternal home.