“Be Strong- We Are In His Grip”

The Apostle Paul exhorts us in Ephesians 6:10 to “be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.” With these words, Paul reminds us that true strength is not found in self-reliance, but in God’s unlimited power. Paul understood that life is a battleground, not a playground. He urged believers to put on the full armor of God, not to fight with human strength, but to stand firm in victory through God’s might.

Centuries earlier, the Lord spoke to Joshua at the edge of the Promised Land, charging him in Joshua 1:9: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua faced a great task, stepping into leadership after Moses, with fear pressing in from every side. Yet God’s promise was clear: Joshua’s courage was never to rest in his own ability, but in God’s abiding presence.

Together, these two passages weave a timeless truth: strength is not the absence of fear or hardship—it is the presence of God in the midst of it. The same God who empowered Joshua to lead Israel and sustained Paul through trials is the same God who strengthens us today. When we lean into Him, His power perfects our weakness, and His presence casts out our fear.

And as Jesus reassures us in John 10:28-29: “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand.” Our strength and security rest in His unshakable grip.

So, Beloved, walk forward in faith. When discouragement whispers, remember the Lord has commanded you to be strong. When opposition rises, remember His mighty power is your shield. You do not walk alone—the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

Pray with me

Father God, thank You that my strength is not dependent on me but rooted in You. Just as You empowered Joshua, strengthened Paul, and upheld Your disciples, strengthen me today. When I am weak, be my power. When I am afraid, be my courage. Help me to walk boldly, knowing You are with me wherever I go and that no one could ever snatch me from the grip You have on my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, believe, receive, and give You praise. Amen.

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