What is our inner strength?

When i was a kid i watched the t.v show SHAZAM . I wanted so much to be like him i would even say his name to try and can his powers..... but alas i didn't. In this comic book hero this name actually stood for something. Each letter represented a characteristic of another person. so lets explore these letters of SHAZAM.

Solomon- Wisdom

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him

Do you truly want wisdom from God?

what does that look like?

to have the knowledge of God’s plan for your life and learn to identify problems in your life and how to overcome them------- read the Bible!

Hercules-Strength

I can do all things through Him who strengthens me

strength - to empower-(Greek word) “endynamounti” its not saying i have the strength of Hercules......or the strength of Samson..... because it not that kind of strength .

Through Christ to endure hardship, heart breaks, lose, things that we can just bare alone

Footprints in the sand.

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

Atlas- Stamina-endure

bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. (KJV)Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

Atlas was given the task of holding up the heavens as punishment from Zeus for leading the Titans in their battle with the Olympian Gods for control of the heavens. With a name perhaps conveying the meaning 'suffering' or ‘very enduring,’

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How do we endure all things Love(AGAPE) God’s Love

what are things in our life we need to endure for Christ?

Zeus- Power

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 kprincipality, 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:

21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.

Christ has been given the right hand of the throne power. he has all authority. Christ has given it to you!

how has he given us power? to over come satan

he has conquered death and sin for us.

Achilles- Courage

Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Moses is telling the children of Isreal that God is with them

Is he with you

why or why not , what is causing this separation?

Mercury -Speed

Often serving as a mediator between the gods and mortals, his winged feet giving him the advantage of speed, and so was the patron of circulation in general - of people, goods and messages.

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:( NASB) Finally, brethren, pray for us that the word of the Lord will spread rapidly and be glorified, just as it did also with you;

to make hast; to run; to spread the Gospel as quickly as possible

Are we spreading the Good News

Are we a Messenger of God?