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Be Strong in the Lord

Ephesians 6:10-12

Ephesians 6:10-18

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

 I Corinthians 16:9

9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

John 8:44

44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

John 10:10

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy:

Ephesians 1:19-21

18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,

20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,

21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:

Being Strong In the Lord Involves 3 Necessities

I) It Involves a Place

Psalm 91:1-2

1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2 I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: My God; in him will I trust.

Psalm 32:7

7 Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; Thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.

Secret- concealed from the notice or knowledge of all persons except the individual or individuals concerned.

Psalm27:5

For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; He shall set me up upon a rock.

II) It Involves a Presence

Psalm 28:7-8

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.

8 The Lord is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.

Psalm 16:11

11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: In thy presence is fulness of joy; At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

Nehemiah 8:10

10 …… for the joy of the Lord is your strength.

Psalm 21:6

6 For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: Thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.

Matthew 28:18-20

18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

III) It Involves a Practice

Communion – fellowship, communication, intimacy

Intimate – inmost, inward, one to whom the thoughts of another are entrusted without reserve!!!

A. Through His Word (He Speaks to Us)

Ps 1:1-3

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord ; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

I John 2:14

14 I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.

John 15:7

7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

B. Through Prayer (We Speak to Him)   

Psalm 138:3

3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.

Heb4:16

16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.