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Walk thru Eph #141

versebyverse | April 19, 2008 17:27

Thought: To me, every needed support is available in Christ, even "mighty power" when we are very weak.

Question: Do I collapse when weak or do I find His strength invigorating?

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10 (NIV): "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power."

The word "finally" acts as a concluder. When all our efforts at righteous unity and living relationally in God's ways are applied, we still will exhaust our reserves. It is then we can resort once again to God's great, inexhaustible reserve of power. "Be strong", (you "be strong"), "in the Lord." What Christian hasn't experienced the Lord's very basic nature as often the only encouragement in darkness? It is a common happening to feel like giving up. We never know exactly when it will wave over us once again, but we are aware that the enemy has given us another sideswipe. Then is the time to "finally, be strong in the Lord." Not in ourselves; but in complete abandonment of self-capability, admitting inability and trusting Him to take over. Let go and let God. His strength is "mighty"! It is not at all like our piddley efforts. After all, He's The Creator: His power is awesome. We can tap into it because we are His children. This is our joy: that God will help us when we are so very weak.

And this mighty strength can help in any one of the areas previously discussed (verses 1 through 9): in marriage, parenting or on the job.

Prayer: God of power, thank You for offering Your might and strength when I am weak! Help me to acquire it from You whenever needed. Amen.