The Lord is Your Strength

“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13

When the Bible talks of strength, it means inner fortitude of spirit, mind, will, and emotion. It is the actual energizing work of the Holy Spirit to undergird and sustain us. We receive God’s strength when we are weak. Isaiah encourages us that God “gives strength to the weary, and to him who lacks might He increases power” (Isaiah 40:29). Paul said that “power is perfected in weakness” (2 Cor. 12:9). The emotionally drained believer doesn’t have to be swept into the undertow of stressful times. God will give you the strength you don’t have if you will lean fully on his resources.

The strength God gives is experienced also as we praise Him. There is something about praise that is invigorating and enlivening. Although it is the very thing we don’t feel like doing, praise is God’s tool to spiritually nourish us. Nehemiah informs us that the “joy of the Lord is your strength” (Neh. 8:10).

In your weakest moments, when you feel like giving in to temptation or just giving up, realize your weakness is your opportunity to draw upon God’s supernatural strength. Praise Him, as feebly as that may be, and you will be renewed and restored. His Word is His sure bond.

If you put yourself at the feet of Jesus, He’ll set you on your feet.