strength

Ephesians 3:14-16 - Paul’s Prayer

This article on Ephesians 3:14-16 is about praying for the strength of the Spirit.

Triumph in Weakness The Most Encouraging of Christ's Many Paradoxes

This article explains from Scripture that one of the many paradoxes of the Christian life is that strength is found in weakness.

The Way of the Weak is the Only Healthy Way

This article shows that Christians know that it is through weakness that God's strength is manifested. It gives three reasons why God gives strength.

1 John 2:12-14 - Children, Fathers, Youths (Part 3)

This is the third article in a trilogy on 1 John 2:12-14. This article shows that believers are characterized by having strength. They are strong in Christ through their dependence on God and through the work of the Holy Spirit in them.

Joshua 1:6-9 - The Source of Strength

Looking at Joshua 1:6-9, this article shows that serving God can only be done through the strength that God provides. We, just like Joshua, can gain God's strength through worship, for in worship we wait upon the Lord.

Compassion in a Broken World: The Powerful Support of God’s Spirit in Weakness

This article starts by focusing on God's help in our weaknesses, and specifically the support of the Holy Spirit in our weakness. Through the work of the Spirit we may have rest in the midst of unrest. The author then asks the question if we will always receive healing and if suffering will always be taken away from us.

Exodus 17:15-16 - A Banner Day

Israel's strength was not in its army, but in the Lord fighting for them, giving them victory (Exodus 17:15-16).

Today's Mercies for Today's Troubles

Saving faith has much to do with the trust that God will grant faith tomorrow. Trusting Christ today includes trusting Him not to leave you tomorrow. "Often we feel today like our resevoir of strength is not going to last for another day. The reality is, it won’t. Today’s resources are for today. We may have confidence that new resources will be given tomorrow."

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