Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.
Paul and men like him left behind writings of encouragement. He was confident that he could do anything if Christ was in it. We can have that confidence too.
Our time on earth is subject to conditions and situations beyond our domain.
Moses told Joshua and the children of Israel in Deuteronomy 31:6-8 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the Lord hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it. And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
They sung songs like the one in Exodus 15:2 The Lord is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father’s God, and I will exalt him.
Did you know that singing praises to God for the great things he has done strengthens us? When we join together today to sing praise and worship songs, we aren’t just singing a cute peppy diddy. The words we sing together are a war cry. We are taking God’s word to the enemy’s camp and exalting God above every situation.
We learn from scripture that men like David encouraged themselves with songs, psalms and spiritual songs. It could be that if we give ourself, surrendering to Holy Spirit, he will lead us in words to sing that will remind us of all that God has promised to those who love him and keep his commandments.
We need to learn to talk like David talked. It was common for him to stand before all of Israel and declare. Look at 1 Chronicles 29:11-12 Thine, O Lord is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O Lord, and thou art exalted as head above all. Both riches and honor come of thee, and thou reigns over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.
David knew our God was powerful and his strength can be ours. Whatever temptation we face this week, it is not stronger than Holy Spirit in us. Paul gave us an example of the things we can expect from God in Colossians 1:9-16.
We can be filled with knowledge with wisdom and understanding, Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power and that is just the beginning! Call yourself strong in the Lord and in the power of his might!
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