Topical Encyclopedia In the Christian faith, one of the profound privileges afforded to the saints—those set apart by God—is the assurance of having God as their strength. This divine strength is not merely a physical or temporal empowerment but a spiritual fortitude that sustains believers through trials, tribulations, and the journey of faith.Biblical Foundation The concept of God as the strength of His people is deeply rooted in Scripture. In the Old Testament, the psalmist declares, "The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I will thank Him with my song" (Psalm 28:7). This verse encapsulates the trust and reliance that believers are called to place in God, recognizing Him as the source of their strength and protection. Similarly, in Isaiah 40:29-31, the prophet speaks of God's provision of strength to the weary: "He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not faint" . This passage highlights the transformative power of divine strength, which renews and uplifts the faithful. New Testament Assurance In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul frequently emphasizes the strength that believers receive from God. In Philippians 4:13, Paul confidently asserts, "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength" . This declaration underscores the sufficiency of Christ's strength in enabling believers to endure and overcome all circumstances. Furthermore, in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Paul recounts the Lord's words to him: "My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness." Paul responds, "Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong" . Here, the paradox of divine strength is revealed: in human weakness, God's power is most evident and effective. Practical Implications The privilege of having God as their strength empowers saints to live lives marked by resilience, courage, and hope. This divine strength is not dependent on human ability or resources but is a supernatural endowment that equips believers to face life's challenges with confidence. It encourages a posture of humility and dependence on God, recognizing that true strength is found in Him alone. Believers are called to actively seek and rely on this strength through prayer, worship, and the study of Scripture. As they do so, they experience the sustaining power of God, which enables them to persevere in faith and witness to the world the reality of God's presence and power in their lives. Torrey's Topical Textbook Psalm 18:2The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. Torrey's Topical Textbook Psalm 27:1 Psalm 46:1 Library How, While the Whole Heart is Employed in Sacred Love, yet one May ... Perseverance of Saints. Covenanting According to the Purposes of God. Strength and Indwelling. "But Ye are not in the Flesh, but in the Spirit, if So be that the ... A Believer's Privilege at Death [Shewing] that Common and Saving Grace Differ, not Only in Degree ... The Glory of Jesus and Mary. God's People Delivered. God's People Delivered Resources Why is the birthright so emphasized in the Bible? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the significance of a scarlet thread? | GotQuestions.org Was Jesus rich/wealthy? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Privileges of Saints: Abiding in Christ Privileges of Saints: Access to God by Christ Privileges of Saints: All Things Working Together for Their Good Privileges of Saints: Being of the Household of God Privileges of Saints: Calling Upon God in Trouble Privileges of Saints: Committing Themselves to God Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Deliverer Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Father Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Friend Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Glory Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Guide Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Habitation Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Helper Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Keeper Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: King Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Law-Giver Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Light Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Portion Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Redeemer Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Refuge Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Salvation Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Shield Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Strength Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Tower Privileges of Saints: Having: Christ for Their Intercessor Privileges of Saints: Having: Christ for Their Shepherd Privileges of Saints: Having: The Promises of God Privileges of Saints: Interceding for Others Privileges of Saints: Membership With the Church of the First-Born Privileges of Saints: Partaking of the Divine Nature Privileges of Saints: Profiting by Chastisement Privileges of Saints: Secure During Public Calamities Privileges of Saints: Suffering for Christ Privileges of Saints: The Possession of all Things Privileges of Saints: Their Names Written in the Book Life Privileges of Saints: Union in God and Christ Related Terms First-begotten (2 Occurrences) |
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