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In contrast to human strength, God is the source and supplier of all spiritual strength through which believers can do all that God asks.

God is the source of spiritual strength

God gives strength

Ephesians 6:10 See also Judges 16:3,6,18-20; Psalm 68:35; Isaiah 40:29-31; Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8; Ephesians 3:16,20; 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17; 1 Timothy 1:12; 2 Timothy 1:7

Strength comes from the promise of his presence

Joshua 1:9 See also Deuteronomy 31:7-8; Psalm 119:28; Isaiah 41:10; Jeremiah 1:8; Haggai 2:4; 2 Timothy 4:17

Strength comes from the realisation of his grace

2 Timothy 2:1 See also Acts 20:32; 1 Corinthians 15:10; Hebrews 13:9

Strength comes through the Holy Spirit

Zechariah 4:6-7 See also Judges 14:6; Luke 4:14; Ephesians 3:7,16

Overcoming strength is often veiled in weakness

2 Corinthians 12:7-10 See also Psalm 8:2; Acts 14:19-20; 2 Corinthians 4:8-12; Colossians 2:15; Hebrews 11:32-38

Aspects of spiritual strength

Profound dependence upon God

1 Samuel 17:45 See also Psalm 27:1; Psalm 44:4-8; Psalm 118:6; Isaiah 40:29-31; Daniel 3:16-18; Matthew 26:42; 1 Corinthians 1:31; Galatians 6:14; Hebrews 13:6

Humility and gentleness

Matthew 11:29 See also Numbers 12:3; 1 Thessalonians 2:6-8,11-12

See also

2036  Christ, humility
2066  Christ, power of
2410  cross, the
3030  Holy Spirit, power
3035  Holy Spirit, presence of
6666  grace
7921  fellowship
8413  edification
8482  spiritual warfare