Be Strong in the Lord's Power and Might Ephesians 6:10

As Paul completed his instructions to the “servants” and “masters” within the church of Ephesus, he once again turned his attention toward the entire church. In chapter six and verse ten of his letter, Paul exhorted the “brethren” to “be strong in the Lord” where we read:

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

The verse begins, “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord,...” Paul began with the word, “Finally” which means “the rest or remaining, hereafter, for the future, henceforth, at last, besides and moreover” “my brethren” which refers to the Christian believers within the church of Ephesus, “be strong” or “be endued with strength, bold, and headstrong” “in the Lord” who is “the anointed One, the Messiah and the Son of God”. The Christians within the Ephesian church were to rely upon the Lord Jesus Christ for their “strength” and be “bold” with it.

The verse continues, “... and in the power of his might.” Paul added, “and in the power” which means “force, might and dominion” “of his might” which refers to “the Lord's ability, force and strength”. Paul desired for the Ephesians to rely upon “God's” “force and ability” for their primary source of “strength” rather than themselves or any other alternative.

When we think through these words of Paul, we should be inspired to put our confidence in “God's” “strength” rather than our own. Many people rely upon themselves, other people, circumstances and situations for their “might”, and these fall short at some time or in some manner. When we put our trust in God, nothing that comes against us can stand. May the Lord Jesus inspire and help us to put our confidence in “God's strength” rather than the other sources that are available to us.

Next time Paul tells the Ephesian church members to “put on the whole armor of God”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

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