Be Strong in the Lord

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Ephesians 6:10 ESV
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.

Introduction

Paul tells us to be strong in the Lord. This means trusting His power, not our own. The New Testament shows three ways we do this:1. Strength comes from Jesus.2. God’s power works inside us.3. God helps us stand firm against all enemies.
Paul tells us to be strong in the Lord. This means trusting His power, not our own. The New Testament shows three ways we do this:1. Strength comes from Jesus.2. God’s power works inside us.3. God helps us stand firm against all enemies.

Strength in Jesus

Jesus is the source of our strength.
2 Timothy 2:1 ESV
1 You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus,
Philippians 4:13 LSB
13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
2 Corinthians 12:9–10 – “When I am weak, then I am strong.”
Simple lesson: We can’t do life alone. We need Jesus every day.
Prayer Point: Lord Jesus, I receive Your strength today. Help me to rely on You and not on myself.

God’s Power in Us

God puts His power inside us to help us keep going.
Colossians 1:11 ESV
11 being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy;
1 Peter 5:10 LSB
10 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore, strengthen, confirm, and ground you.
Romans 8:37 LSB
37 But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us.
Simple lesson: God is working inside you right now, even when you don’t see it.
Prayer Point: Father, fill me with Your power in my heart and mind. Help me to keep going and never give up.

Standing Firm Against the Enemy

Main idea: God makes us strong so we can hold our ground and not fall.
1 Corinthians 16:13 ESV
13 Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
Hebrews 13:6 ESV
6 So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?”
2 Thessalonians 3:3 LSB
3 But the Lord is faithful, who will strengthen and guard you from the evil one.
Jude 24 ESV
24 Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy,
Simple lesson: Don’t let fear, temptation, or trouble pull you away from God.
Prayer Point: Lord, help me stand firm in my faith. Protect me from the devil’s plans and keep me close to You.

Conclusion

We can’t fight life’s battles with our own power. We need:
1. Strength from Jesus
2. God’s power inside us
3. The ability to stand firm With God’s strength, we can face anything.
Final Prayer Point:
Lord, today I choose to be strong in You and in the power of Your might. Clothe me with Your armour and help me live for You.
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