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 called to fight, but not in our own might.
There is comfort in this command. God does not demand strength from us as though we must manufacture it ourselves. He calls us to find our strength in Him. The same Lord who saves His people also strengthens His people.
Today’s battles may be real, but they are not greater than His power. We may feel weak, but weakness is not defeat when we are strong in the Lord.
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