Life has a way of testing our strength. Sometimes it’s a sudden storm that shakes our faith, and other times it’s the slow, heavy weight of trials that seem to never end. In those moments, it’s easy to believe we are weak, incapable, or even defeated. But in Christ, our identity is not defined by our struggles, it’s defined by God’s truth. And God says, “You are strong.”
Life’s trials can feel like they are tailor-made to expose our weaknesses. A sudden loss, a season of waiting, a door that closes unexpectedly, or a battle we thought would be over by now—each of these moments has the potential to drain us. If we’re not careful, our minds will begin to equate hard times with personal failure.
But God’s Word tells a very different story. In Christ, my identity is not “weak, overwhelmed, and barely hanging on.” In Christ, God calls me strong, and His voice carries more authority than my feelings or my circumstances.
Strength is part of my spiritual identity. When we gave our lives to Christ, we didn’t just receive forgiveness, we received a new identity. In that identity, strength is not something I have to earn; it’s part of my inheritance as a child of God.
The world’s definition of strength often comes from self-effort, determination, or resilience born from experience. But the Bible reveals a deeper truth—true strength is not self-generated, it is Spirit-infused.
“Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might” (Ephesians 6:10). Notice it doesn’t say, “Be strong in yourself.” My ability to stand, endure, and overcome is not based on how hard I try, but on how deeply I rely on Him.
God’s strength works through my weakness. One of the most comforting truths is that my strength in Christ does not require the absence of weakness. In fact, it is often through my weakness that His strength becomes most visible.
Paul experienced this firsthand. In 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, after asking God to remove a persistent struggle, he received this answer: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
This is a radical shift from the way the world thinks. Culture tells me to hide weakness, to push through in my own power, or to pretend I’m fine. But God tells me my weakness is a doorway for His strength to be revealed.
This means, when I feel too tired to keep going, His Spirit energizes me. When my wisdom runs out, His guidance leads me. When fear tries to silence me, His courage rises up in me.
I have strength to stand, even in the storm. The Christian life is not free from storms—Jesus Himself said, “In this world you will have trouble” (John 16:33). But He also followed that statement with hope: “Take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Strength in Christ is the ability to stand even when the winds blow and the waves crash. Ephesians 6 describes the armor of God, and the repeated command is to stand. Not to run away, not to collapse in defeat, but to remain firm because my foundation is secure in Him.
Standing strong may look many different ways. It may look like, continuing to pray when the answer hasn’t come yet, choosing forgiveness when bitterness would be easier, staying faithful to God’s Word when others compromise, and holding onto hope when circumstances say it’s impossible.
God gives us strength to overcome, not just survive. God’s strength in me is not just for survival, it’s for victory. Romans 8:37 declares: “In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.”
A conqueror wins a battle but being “more than a conqueror” means I don’t just win—I gain from the fight. Trials don’t just pass me by; they shape me, mature me, and reveal the power of Christ within me.
When David faced Goliath, his confidence didn’t come from his size or skill, but from the God who had delivered him before (1 Samuel 17:37). That same God gives me strength to face my “giants” today—whether they are fears, temptations, or impossible situations.
Strength is sustained by relationships, not willpower. It’s important to remember strength in Christ is not a one-time boost, it’s a continual supply. Isaiah 40:29-31 says, “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak… those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.”
This renewal is daily. Just as our physical bodies need food, water, and rest, our spiritual strength grows when we remain in relationship with God—through prayer, worship, time in the Word, and obedience.
If I truly believe God says I am strong, I will start living like it. This means, speaking truth over myself when lies try to take root. Walking in boldness knowing I am equipped for every good work (2 Timothy 3:17). Encouraging others from the overflow of the strength God has given me. Facing the future with confidence because my strength is anchored in Someone unshakable. Strength in Christ is not about being fearless but about trusting the One who is faithful. It’s not about having no battles but about knowing I am never fighting alone.
Because I am in Christ, I can confidently say:
I am strong enough to face today because He is with me (Joshua 1:9).
I am strong enough to resist temptation because His Spirit empowers me (1 Corinthians 10:13).
I am strong enough to endure trials because His grace sustains me (2 Corinthians 12:9).
I am strong enough to walk into my calling because He has equipped me (Hebrews 13:21).
I am strong—not because of who I am, but because of whose I am.
June 20, 2025
