Be Strong

“God’s Word mentions strength many times, representing the natural and supernatural. Scripture often links believers to be strong in the Lord and in His Mighty Power. (Ephesians 6:10) Truly, the Unlimited Power of Christ IS our source of strength for those who belong to Him. Know that what strength we have is not our own. It ultimately comes from our Heavenly Father. The Bible warns us of worldly boasting, “Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, Nor let the rich man glory in his riches; But let him who glories glory in this, That he understands and knows Me, That I AM the Lord, exercising loving kindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,” says the Lord. (Jeremiah 9:23-24) It does not matter how strong we thing we are. The truth IS the flesh is weak. Left on our own, we fall into temptation and fail. God’s Word teaches us to rely upon the strength of the Lord EVERY day and night. Christ’s Power IS made perfect in weakness, especially for those “thorns in the flesh” that seem to never leave us on this earth.  

God IS Good! The Lord gives His Children strength to minister to others, strength to face persecution, and strength to overcome death. God’s Word places an importance on God’s Strength in our salvation. “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9) Our strength IS found in Christ, in our fervent, growing relationship in Him. We are empowered, through His Holy Spirit, to do whatever is necessary for God’s Will and Purpose for us on earth. Truly, there IS no other source that gives us the strength to overcome the world, with its trials and temptations. ALL grow weary sometimes but ALL are given the choice to accept God’s Strength. “But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31)

My thoughts are prayers are that you be strong. That you seek God’s Face, surrender to Him and rely upon His Strength to get you through, to perform His Will and Purpose for you. That you minister to others and share His Strength, that they may also choose this Only True Source! You never know how strong you are until to be strong is your only choice. In Jesus’ Name. Thy Will be done. Amen. Peace.

A friend sent me this, I wanted to pass it on 🙂