PRAISE TO PONDER
You are worth, O Lord,
To receive glory and honor and power:
For you created all things,
And by Your will
They exist and were created.
Revelation 4:11
How can you give glory and honor to the Lord today?
What other places in the Bible talk about God being the Creator?
PROMISE TO PROVE
Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
Why is it wrong to be afraid?
What does it mean to you that the Lord is with you?
Share some ways God has strengthened and helped you?
PRAYER TO PRESENT
Pray
that He would grant (me) according to the riches of His glory,
To be strengthened with might
through His Spirit in the inner man.
Ephesians 3:16
What does it mean to be strengthened in the inner man?
Why do we need this strengthening?
Who actually comes along side to do this?
PRECEPT TO PRACTICE
Finally, my brethren,
Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
Ephesians 6:10
What are the three words used to describe God's power in this verse?
Read Ephesians 6:10-18. Why do we need God's strength?