How can we "enter in the strength of the Lord GOD" daily? Setting the stage: what Psalm 71:16 says “I will enter in the strength of the Lord GOD; I will proclaim Your righteousness—Yours alone.” Recognizing the source of strength • Strength belongs to the Lord, not to us (Psalm 18:1–2). • We are invited—commanded—to draw on His power every single day (Ephesians 6:10). • Scripture means what it says: the believer can truly live in divine strength, not merely admire it. Practical steps to enter His strength daily • Start with surrender – Confess dependence: “Apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5) – Lay down self-reliance; invite His Spirit to lead each choice. • Anchor in the Word – Read or listen to a portion of Scripture every morning; God’s words infuse strength (Jeremiah 15:16). – Memorize key verses that remind you of His power (e.g., Philippians 4:13; Isaiah 40:31). • Pray with expectancy – Come “boldly to the throne of grace” for help (Hebrews 4:16). – Ask specifically: “Lord, supply Your strength for this meeting, this temptation, this fatigue.” • Speak His righteousness – Like the psalmist, verbally declare what He has done. Testimony reinforces trust and fortifies the soul (Revelation 12:11). • Obey promptly – Strength is multiplied in obedience; disobedience drains it (Nehemiah 8:10). – Act on the nudges of the Spirit, even in small tasks. • Stay in fellowship – Share life with other believers; mutual encouragement channels God’s power (Hebrews 10:24-25). – Receive and give biblical counsel that keeps hearts fixed on Christ. Guardrails that keep us in His strength • Reject condemnation—His strength is perfected in weakness, not erased by it (2 Corinthians 12:9). • Watch for pride—remember “Yours alone” is the righteousness we proclaim. • Discern weariness—withdraw to quiet with Him when fatigue signals the need for fresh supply (Mark 6:31). Fruit we can expect • Endurance that outlasts circumstances (Colossians 1:11). • Courage to witness and serve (Acts 4:31). • Joy that steadies the heart, even in trials (Romans 15:13). • A life that points unmistakably to the sufficiency of God, not the sufficiency of us. Closing encouragement Every sunrise brings a new invitation: step over the threshold of the day “in the strength of the Lord GOD.” Treat the promise as literal, the provision as present, and the result as certain—for His glory and for your good. |
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