To be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might, we must rely on God's strength, which He provides through His Spirit and the armor He supplies. This strength is not about our own efforts alone, nor is it solely God's action without our involvement; it is a perfect blending of His power and our activity. We are called to exert ourselves with all our might, yet it is God who empowers us, and we must increasingly learn to depend on that power. To withstand the attacks of powerful evil, we must actively use every piece of His armor and engage in prayer to activate God's strength within us. Although victory is assured, we must engage in the struggle against satan until Christ returns, as the enemy constantly battles those on the Lord's side. We need supernatural power to defeat satan, and God has provided this through His Holy Spirit within us and His armor surrounding us. We are to put on this armor individually and as a unified family, standing together against the rulers of the darkness of this world. Christ strengthens us, as seen in the example of Paul, who declared he could do all things through Christ who strengthened him. Paul did not become a passive spectator; he was actively involved, yet it was Christ's power infused in him that enabled his efforts. Similarly, we do not relinquish our role; we fight, and Christ aids us, helping us carry our burdens without taking them entirely from us. His grace is sufficient, enabling us to continue even in weakness, for when we are weak, then we are strong in the Lord. The joy of the Lord is our strength, energizing us spiritually to face challenges and overcome discouragement. This joy, rooted in our identity as children of God, lifts us above difficult circumstances, allowing us to triumph as more than conquerors. Assurance of salvation is crucial; without confidence in our relationship with God, we cannot stand against supernatural influences. By God's promise, we are made strong in the Lord and in the power of His might, and we must respond actively to His call, growing in grace and producing the fruit of the Spirit in our daily lives. Recognizing who we are as God's children empowers us to resist fear and deception, as exemplified by Ezra and Nehemiah, who stood firm in their faith despite threats and challenges. This saving faith and knowledge of our identity in God are the foundation of being strong in the Lord. After every trial and crisis, may we be able to say that the Lord stood with us and strengthened us, so we could be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.