2 Samuel 22:33 God is my strength and power: and he makes my way perfect.… The God who girdeth me with strength (Psalm 18:32). Physical strength is derived from God. Much more is spiritual. It is obtained through faith. And every believer may say, "His strength is mine." Thereby: 1. I live - live unto God, "soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world" (Titus 2:12; Hebrews 2:4; Galatians 2:20). 2. I stand - stand fast in temptation, attack, danger (Romans 14:4; 2 Corinthians 1:24; Philippians 4:1). 3. I walk - walk forward, in the way of the Lord, surely, swiftly (ver. 34), perseveringly (2 Corinthians 5:7; Isaiah 40:31). 4. I labour - labour with and for God, zealously, patiently, and not in vain (Isaiah 26:12; 1 Corinthians 15:58). 5. I endure - endure "hardness," afflictions, reproaches, yea, all things, supported and "strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inward man" (2 Timothy 2:3; Hebrews 11:27; Psalm 138:3). 6. I fight - fight "the good fight of faith," against his enemies, courageously and effectually (ver. 35). 7. I overcome - overcome in life and death (1 Corinthians 15:57). - D. Parallel Verses KJV: God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect. |
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