Plugging into the Power/Putting on the Armor of God

TODAY'S VERSE "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power." Ephesians 6:10 (NIV)

TODAY'S THOUGHT There is no doubt, in this life we need to be strong! How many times are we gripped with uncertainty, fear and doubt? How often are we attacked by rouge thoughts that would take us captive and leave our souls barren? How weak can we get and still have more room for weakness? But today's passage says, "Finally, be strong." And would we try! But our strength just doesn't seem to be enough. That is why I rejoice in the rest of the passage. When we read the rest we see that we are not alone in this spiritual battle. No, the verse reads, "Finally be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power." What a difference a few words can make. We are to be strong, but not in our own power. Rather we are to lean upon the generosity of our Lord Jesus Christ and His mighty power. Today, take a few moments and meditate on what "His power" really means. Consider what it can do, think about your life and how different it would be if indeed God unleashed His power in it. This is what He offers. He says, "Come today and use my power. Don't try to do it on your own. Lean on me. I give you my power to use so come be strong in me."

I pondered over this devotional. POWER. What an incredibly strong word. (pardon the pun) GODS POWER. Big words. BIG MEANING. But no understanding. I know...it seems so obvious. God has power...power over the universe, power over the earth....POWER. But He wants to share His power with ME!? Seriously? Then I look up the rest of the passage. Whoa.
11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
19And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
20For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

The battle is the Lords!!!!!!We choose Him, the author of SALVATION to lean upon and He stands up against this world! THAT is how we plug into THE POWER!!!!!