A final word: Be strong in the Lord and
in his mighty power.
Ephesians 6:10
Since we
as Christians have no strength of our own, where may we get it? Notice the answer: Be strong in the Lord and
in his mighty power. Paul had spoken of this power in the earlier part of
Ephesians (1:17–20). He had prayed to God to give them the Spirit that they
might know the greatness of His power which He displayed when He raised Christ
from the dead. This is the literal truth: The greatness of His power which
raised Christ from the dead works in every believer. We hardly believe it and
much less experience it. That is why Paul prays that God would teach us to
believe in His almighty power. In Ephesians 3:16–17, Paul asks the Father to strengthen
them by His Spirit, that Christ might dwell in their hearts. And then in verse
20: “Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within
us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.”
Read over
these scriptures again and pray for God’s Spirit to make these words real to
you. Believe in the divine power working in you. Pray that the Holy Spirit may
reveal it to you. Appropriate the promise that God will show His power in your
heart, supplying all your needs. It is clear that much time is needed with the
Father and the Son, if you would experience the power of God within you.
Father God, teach me to never doubt
Your almighty power. Strengthen and encourage me in my faith so I stand in
confidence, knowing You are able to accomplish more than I could ever ask or
hope. Amen.
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