BE STRONG IN THE LORD
Ephesians 6:10 - Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might
Who is our strength?
Psalm 27:1 The LORD is the strength of my life
Psalm 28:7,8 The LORD is my strength and my shield; …..The LORD is their strength
Psalm 37:39 The salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble
Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever
Psalm 138:3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul
CHRISTIAN STRENGTHENERS (LISTED BELOW)
Waiting upon the Lord
Isaiah 40:29-31 They that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength
Psalm 27:13,14 Wait on the LORD: … and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD
Psalm 59:9 Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence
Having a joyful/happy heart
Nehemiah 8:10 This day is holy unto our Lord: ….; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.
Romans 4:20 He staggered not at the promise of God…, but was strong in faith, giving glory to God
Acts 3:19 When the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord
II Corinthians 12:9,10 I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me
Obeying (Doing) God’s Word
Psalm 1:1-3 His delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night
Psalm 119:28 My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word
Proverbs 24:5 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength
Luke 2:40 The child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: …
Hebrews 5:12-14 every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe
Courage and Confidence in God
Joshua 1:5-9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage
Psalm 31:23,24 Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD
Isaiah 30:15 In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength
1 John 5:13-15 This is the confidence that we have in him, ..any thing according to his will, he hears us:
(Notice we are to Believe in the Name of Jesus, our faith should rest in that Name.)
You speaking God’s Word (Your confession of faith)
Daniel 10:9,18,19 be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened,
Joel 3:9,10 ….let the weak say, I am strong.
Using the Name of Jesus
Proverbs 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe
Acts 3:16 His name through faith in his name hath made this man strong
Acts 4:9,10,12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name…,
(Salvation – Greek SOTERIA: which means deliverance, safety, preservation, soundness and healing)
Fellowship with Godly Believers
Luke 22:31,32 I have prayed for thee, …: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
John 21:15-17 Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
Acts 18:22,23 Paul went over the country of Galatia & Phrygia strengthening all the disciples
Note: Strengthing disciples can be by teaching or preaching the Word of God or by ministering healing and strength to the believer through spiritual impartations. Example: Peter and lame man in Acts chapter 3
Having faith in God
Hebrews 11:11 Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed
Philippians 4:11-13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me
Isaiah 26:7 Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:
2 Timothy 2:1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
Where is the place of our Strength?
Ephesians 2:4-9 hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
Ephesians 3:14-21 Strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man
Ephesians 6:10-18 Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might
Example: Matthew 8:5-13 I am a man under authority, ….: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth;