{"id":48481,"date":"2021-12-26T15:08:54","date_gmt":"2021-12-26T12:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/?p=48481"},"modified":"2025-05-30T12:11:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T09:11:57","slug":"lets-keep-being-strong-in-the-lord","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/en\/2021\/12\/26\/lets-keep-being-strong-in-the-lord\/","title":{"rendered":"LET\u2019S KEEP BEING STRONG IN THE LORD"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shalom, beloved in Christ!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Let\u2019s reflect together on a vital truth from Scripture that speaks to the Christian life and the spiritual battles we face daily.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcd6 Main Scripture<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ephesians 6:10<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cFinally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Apostle Paul wrote this while imprisoned, addressing believers in Ephesus. He concludes the letter by urging them to draw their strength from God\u2014not from themselves\u2014because the Christian life is a spiritual battle<\/strong>, not a casual walk. Paul emphasizes two essential aspects:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd39 1. Being Strong in the Lord<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This means anchoring your faith, love, and commitment<\/strong> entirely in God. Strength in the Lord is not emotional zeal or physical effort, but a deep dependence on God’s presence, grace, and truth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Mark 12:30<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cAnd you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This verse reminds us that to be strong in the Lord is to love Him completely<\/strong>\u2014with our emotions (heart), our spirit (soul), our understanding (mind), and our effort (strength). This is not passive belief but active discipleship<\/strong>. It’s the foundation for growing in spiritual maturity (Hebrews 5:14<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd39 2. Being Strong in the Power of His Might<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This speaks of God’s divine strength<\/strong> working through us as we engage in spiritual warfare. The Christian’s battle is not against people but against spiritual forces<\/strong> of darkness.<\/p>\n

Ephesians 6:11\u201312<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cPut on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Our fight is not physical<\/strong>, but spiritual<\/strong>. We are called to be spiritually alert, aware, and ready\u2014using God’s resources, not our own.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f The Armor of God<\/strong> (Ephesians 6:13\u201317<\/h3>\n

Paul outlines six essential components of spiritual warfare:<\/p>\n

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  1. The Belt of Truth<\/strong> \u2013 Live by God\u2019s truth, not feelings or opinions.<\/li>\n
  2. The Breastplate of Righteousness<\/strong> \u2013 Walk in holiness through Christ\u2019s righteousness.<\/li>\n
  3. The Gospel of Peace (on your feet)<\/strong> \u2013 Be ready to share Christ\u2019s peace.<\/li>\n
  4. The Shield of Faith<\/strong> \u2013 Trust God completely, especially when facing attacks.<\/li>\n
  5. The Helmet of Salvation<\/strong> \u2013 Guard your mind with assurance of salvation.<\/li>\n
  6. The Sword of the Spirit<\/strong> \u2013 Know and rightly handle the Word of God.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    These are not optional accessories<\/strong>. Without them, we are spiritually exposed. Being strong in the power of God means knowing how to use these weapons.<\/p>\n

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    \u2694\ufe0f Spiritual Readiness Requires Skill<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Just as a soldier must be trained to use a sword, we must learn how to use the Word of God effectively. A believer without knowledge is like a soldier holding a sword but unable to fight.<\/p>\n

    Jesus demonstrated this when tempted by Satan in the wilderness. Every time, He responded with Scripture<\/strong>: \u201cIt is written\u2026\u201d<\/em> (see Matthew 4:1\u201311<\/strong>). He used the Word accurately and with authority.<\/p>\n

    Similarly, Apollos<\/strong> is described as \u201cmighty in the Scriptures\u201d:<\/p>\n

    Acts 18:24<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u201cNow a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    To become spiritually strong, we must study, understand, and apply<\/strong> God\u2019s Word correctly.<\/p>\n

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    \ud83c\udf93 Handling the Word with Wisdom<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    2 Timothy 2:15<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u201cBe diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    This verse speaks of theological accuracy. As believers, we are called to rightly handle Scripture\u2014not twisting it for convenience, but understanding it within context and truth. This is discipleship and sanctification<\/strong>\u2014growing in grace and knowledge of Christ (2 Peter 3:18<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

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    \u2753Are You Spiritually Equipped?<\/strong><\/h3>\n