Cut to the Chase

I like the end of a great book, when something outstanding is suddenly revealed.  Something we’ve been building to through the entire work.  Paul gives us one of these in Ephesians.

Ephesians 6:19 “Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in His mighty power.”  Whoop there it is.  Okay, let’s take a closer look.  There are two places to be strong here.  First, be strong “In the Lord”, and second, “Be strong” in His power.  Some times we get the idea that being a Christian means being weak or wimpy.  The world even says that God is just a crutch for the weak.  But God has a different take on this, he says to be strong.  He wants you to be strong.  Why do we need strength?  Well, cuz it’s a crazy world with a real enemy, and people around you whose sin sometimes gets on you… AND sometimes you feel weak.  Temptation comes along and you fall.  God wants you to be tough!  God wants you to win today, in your business, your projects, your family, your ministry, your life. Not only does he want you to win, he gives you the tools you need to win.  Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.  His mighty power overcame death and sin, and it raised Christ from the dead.  That same power dwells in you.  Expect the unexpected.  Believe the supernatural.  Walk in the magnificent glorious unending power of God, stand firm in Him.  Keep at it!  All of this strength enables you to be strong enough to overcome temptation, trial, or that unloveable teasing person in your life that God wants you to love anyways.  J Be strong.