10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Satan is a powerful foe, so Paul exhorts believers to "be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might" The word power is kratei (power that overcomes resistance). We as believers can and must rely on the inherent strength (might - ischyos) of God to overcome the inevitable resistance that will come with being a believer.
I like the way Adrian Rogers put’s it:
"Satan had his back crushed, back broken, at Calvary. And soon his head is going to be crushed, when Jesus comes again. First John 4:4, Jesus said, 'Ye are of God little children and have overcome them, because greater is he that is in you than he that’s in the world.' Satan hopes that you never learn that he is a defeated foe."
But, we cannot stand on our own! Our flesh is weak!
In Matt 14:38 Jesus says, "Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak."
We can only overcome through Christ's strength! Be in the Word daily and pray without ceasing!
Daily Devotional
Ephesians 6:10 (KJV 1611)
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Satan is a powerful foe, so Paul exhorts believers to "be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might" The word power is kratei (power that overcomes resistance). We as believers can and must rely on the inherent strength (might - ischyos) of God to overcome the inevitable resistance that will come with being a believer.
I like the way Adrian Rogers put’s it:
"Satan had his back crushed, back broken, at Calvary. And soon his head is going to be crushed, when Jesus comes again. First John 4:4, Jesus said, 'Ye are of God little children and have overcome them, because greater is he that is in you than he that’s in the world.' Satan hopes that you never learn that he is a defeated foe."
But, we cannot stand on our own! Our flesh is weak!
In Matt 14:38 Jesus says, "Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak."
We can only overcome through Christ's strength! Be in the Word daily and pray without ceasing!