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9/28/2010 - Ephesians 6:10-11, 18 Where True Strength Comes From

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SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 6:10-11, 18 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. . . 18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.

OBSERVATION: What makes us strong? Our fortitude and strength of will and personality? Our general "toughness"? This passage gives us the key to staying strong--we can only do in "in the Lord", in other words, in the context of our relationship with Him. In fact, it is "in his mighty power" that we stand.
Why do we even look to our own personal power? It is not even supposed to be the source of our power.
How do we stay "plugged in" to this power? By recognizing the armor that God has given us to stand strong and by praying in the Spirit. Does the just mean using our spiritual language? In part, certainly, but even more it means being led by the Spirit as we communicate with our Father God. That is how we make sure that His power is running through us.

APPLICATION: Frankly, this morning I feel like I could use an infusion of power. I know I don't have it in myself--I need God's grace, peace, power and presence today.

PRAYER: Lord, thank you that my source of power is in You and through You. I need You. I can not make it today without Your presence and power. Thank You for being with me today and for Your power in me and through me.

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