FAITH IS STRENGTHEN BY PULLING ON GOD’S POWER AND MIGHT

“That you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened with all might according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy.”—Colossians 1:10-11

 

As the Apostle Paul traveled from church to church, he always strengthened the brethren.  If a particular church had strayed from the principles of Christ, he would bring correction to them, but he would also bring encouragement to them, too. 

 

To our natural bodies, we need water, food, vitamins, minerals, etc. for strength; our spiritual bodies take nourishment from His Word and from the power of the Holy Spirit to keep us strong spiritually.

 

Proverbs 24:10 tells us that, “if you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small.”  We certainly do not want to faint in the evil day (the day that the enemy has risen up against you), but we are to be like Abraham.  When we encounter difficulties, Romans 4:20 gives us a picture of how we can be victorious like Abraham was, “He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthen in faith, giving glory to God.”  Today, allow your faith to be strengthened as you trust God and His promises for you. As you pull on the power of His might, know that your victory is assured.  Great is the protection and resources God has provided to you to meet the enemy and every adversity. 

 

As God prepared Joshua for battle, three times He gave him words of strength and encouragement saying, “Be strong and of good courage” and again, “Be strong and very courageous,” and then,  “Do not be afraid, nor be dismayed for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:6-9).  God was telling Joshua to move forward and to take the territory that had been promised.  Today, you can apply the same principles that worked in Joshua life for your life. Move forward and possess your promises, by drawing on His power and His strength, and being strong and of good courage.

 

The Church is to be moving forward, not going backwards.  Scripture instructs us not to be intimidated and faint in this hour, to shine brightly in the world, for this is the Church’s finest hour, so let your light shine in the power of His might.

 

Father—I thank You for strengthen me by Your Spirit today.  I draw upon Your power and Your strength to move forward and to overcome every difficulty that I face, in Jesus’ Name.  Amen.