Ephesians 6:10
Ephesians 6:10
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Paul introduces the overall motivation for his instructions in this verse. Specifically, the secret of Christians’ victory is never in our own efforts but entirely in our trust in the Lord. Only by His mighty power can we be strong. We have access to tremendous heavenly blessings through Christ Jesus. In spite of this, every true believer soon realizes that we live in a world in which we are engaged in a war within the spiritual realm. It requires a supernatural power that is beyond our human limitations, which comes from the Lord. In our own strength, we cannot stand up to the evil plots and cruel strategies of the enemy. The Lord, however, is able to strengthen us through the power of His might. Our strength comes only when we are aware of our weaknesses, inabilities, and ineffectiveness. In fact, God has chosen the foolish things of this world to confound the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of this world to confound the strong. It is only when we recognize our weaknesses and die to ourselves that we will be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
Psalms 28:7
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
2 Corinthians 12:9
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.
Psalms 89:8
O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee?
Acts 1:8
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.