2020 January – Christ who strengthens me
Christ who strengthens me
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Phil 4:13)
A picture of strength
1. The Apostle Paul sets himself as an example of having strength
a. The Greek word “ischuo” means “I am strong”
b. Paul is saying…“I am strong enough”
c. He has been strengthened first internally
2. He is strong enough to do all things
a. All things is a reference to the many circumstances that are going to be difficult
b. We can be strong enough to face all these circumstances
Christ-centredness gives us strength
1. Christ is the One who strengthens us internally
a. The Greek word “endunamoo” means “to make strong”
b. This is a reference to the dynamic power of Christ
c. Christ made Paul strong with His dynamic power
d. Christ can empower us to face all our challenges
2. Being Christ-centred strengthens us
a. The word “through” is better translated “in”
b. It is be to be in Christ
c. When we are Christ-centred, we are strengthened by Him
d. The book of Philippians has been all about Christ
e. Every aspect of Christ is meant to strengthen us
f. His grace, peace, love and more empowers us
g. As Christ empowers us, we are strong enough to do all things