What has the Lord shown you?
Apostle Paul is writing to the believers in Ephesus and offers a heartfelt prayer for them. He kneels before God, asking that believers would experience His power, love, and fullness. He prays that they will be strengthened within—not by human ability, but by the Holy Spirit. Paul is teaching that real strength comes from within, through God’s Spirit. Instead of being crushed by life’s struggles, we can stand firm because the Holy Spirit renews and empowers us daily. Believers receive inner spiritual strength from the Holy Spirit, drawn from God’s unlimited glory, so they can live faithfully and be filled with Christ’s love.
How do you obey it?
- Feed your inner man with God’s Word: The Spirit uses Scripture to renew and strengthen us. Reading, meditating, and applying God’s Word helps us grow in inner power.
- Rely on the Holy Spirit, not self-effort: Instead of trying to push through struggles in your own strength, lean on the Spirit through prayer, Scripture, and surrender.
- Guard your inner life: Watch over your thoughts, attitudes, and heart, since this is where the Spirit works.
- Live from the inside out: Let the strength God gives within show in patience, love, and endurance in daily situations. Your obedience is visible when others can see Christ’s character in your actions.
Reflection
In what areas of your life do you feel spiritually weak and need the Spirit’s strengthening? How can you recognize when God is giving you inner strength during difficult times? How does understanding God’s unlimited resources change the way you approach your struggles? Do you turn to God first when you face challenges, or only after you’ve exhausted your own strength? How can you pray for others, as Paul did, to be strengthened in their inner being? How can your community of faith help me grow in relying on the Spirit’s strength?
Prayer
Heavenly Father, according to the riches of Your glory, I ask that You strengthen me with power through Your Spirit in my inner being. When I feel weak, remind me that Your Spirit is my source of courage and endurance. Fill my heart with Your presence so I may live with faith, hope, and love. Strengthen me to face challenges, overcome temptations, and glorify You in all I do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
