BULK UP

READING: EPHESIANS 6:10-20

Verse 10: “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.”

This verse exhorts us to be strong in the Lord. In understanding how to do so, we can start with a fact about physical strength. A person naturally gets physically stronger by using the appropriate physical disciplines. However, to become strong in the Lord, a person supernaturally gains strength by using appropriate spiritual disciplines. Here are some thoughts about spiritual disciplines: We should pursue biblical understanding - It makes us complete and thoroughly equipped for every good work. We should pray - Fervent effectual prayers avail much. We should seek godly relationships - The great commandments are to love the Lord and our neighbors. When we work out physically we don’t restrict those disciplines to just one or two parts of our bodies, instead we obtain balance. We also need to be rounded and balanced as we work out spiritually. Growth in each spritual discipline will help with growth in the others. All of the foregoing leads directly to the conclusion that we need to work out spiritually to gain supernatural strength in the Lord. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.

RESPONSE

1. Do the routines of your life include regular workouts?

2. Is there appropriate balance in your spiritual disciplines?