Ephesians 6:10 - Strength for the Battle
Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might, calls us to “be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might.” Paul does not tell believers to be strong in themselves. He does not point us to our own courage, discipline, wisdom, or determination. He directs us to the Lord. That matters because the Christian life is not merely difficult; it is spiritual warfare. We face temptations, discouragements, fears, distractions, and opposition that cannot be overcome by human strength alone. Natural courage may carry us for a while, but it eventually grows tired. Our emotions shift. Our resolve weakens. Our understanding is limited. But the power of the Lord does not fail. Paul’s words remind us that the believer’s strength is borrowed strength. A soldier does not go into battle unarmed and unsupported. Neither should the Christian attempt to stand apart from the power God supplies. We are called to stand, but not to stand alone. We are call...