What is the meaning of Ephesians 6:10? Finally - Paul is wrapping up the letter, gathering every preceding truth into one urgent charge. Earlier chapters have declared who we are in Christ (Ephesians 1:3–14) and how we are to walk (Ephesians 4:1). Now, at the close, he signals, “Here’s the capstone.” - Similar “finally” moments appear in Philippians 4:8 and 2 Thessalonians 3:1, showing a pattern: when the Holy Spirit says “finally,” what follows deserves full attention. - In everyday terms, this is the moment you lean forward, because everything just taught is meant to flow into the command that follows. Be strong - The phrase is an imperative, not a suggestion. God calls His people to strength, the same way He told Joshua, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous” (Joshua 1:9). - Our culture often views strength as self-generated. Scripture flips that notion. The command implies we can obey because God provides what He commands (Psalm 28:7–8). - Strength here involves: • Steadfast faith (1 Corinthians 16:13) • Moral courage (2 Timothy 1:7) • Resilience under spiritual attack (Ephesians 6:11–12) - This strength is for every believer, not a select few. “Little children, you are strong, and the word of God abides in you” (1 John 2:14). In the Lord - Location matters. The strength is found “in the Lord,” not in personality, intellect, or willpower. Union with Christ is the source (John 15:4–5). - Paul has used this phrase repeatedly: believers are blessed “in Christ” (Ephesians 1:3), created for good works “in Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 2:10), and now empowered “in the Lord.” - Practical takeaways: • Stay anchored in Scripture where Christ’s voice is clear (Colossians 3:16). • Cultivate conscious dependence through prayer, echoing “Apart from You I can do nothing” (John 15:5). • Participate in the body of Christ; strength is multiplied in community (Hebrews 10:24–25). And in His mighty power - The power is God’s, not ours. The same power “that He exerted when He raised Christ from the dead” (Ephesians 1:19–20) now energizes believers. - Old Testament echoes: God’s “mighty hand” delivered Israel (Exodus 15:6). New Testament fulfillment: that same might secures victory over sin, death, and the devil (1 Corinthians 15:57). - When life feels overwhelming: • Remember Psalm 18:1–2—“The LORD is my strength.” • Rely on 2 Corinthians 12:9—His power is perfected in weakness. • Rejoice that “greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world” (1 John 4:4). summary Ephesians 6:10 is a rally cry. Because every word of God is true, we can obey it with confidence. Paul concludes the letter by urging believers to draw their courage, endurance, and victory not from self, but from the inexhaustible strength found in the risen Christ. Remaining “in the Lord” secures access to His “mighty power,” enabling us to stand firm in every spiritual battle and live out the full gospel life God intends. |
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