I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13, KJV)

God endows us with strength sufficient for all He commands. This verse, in its profound richness, is best understood in context, by appreciating its fulfillment of prophecy, comprehending the meaning of ‘strength,’ and applying it to our lives during trials or feelings of inadequacy.

The Old Testament recurrently proclaims, “the Lord is my strength.” This prophecy, echoed by David and others, anticipates a time when “the Lord will give strength unto his people” (Psalm 29:11, KJV). This promise, beautifully encapsulated in “Jehovah, My strength” (Isaiah 12:2), is fully fulfilled in the New Testament through “Christ in us.”

In this context, ‘strength’ doesn’t imply miracle-working power, another crucial expression of God’s power in us. Instead, it refers to the God-given capacity to be or do His will. It’s the strength to reject sin, find joy amidst adversity, understand His will, believe the Word, discern the Scriptures, express unconditional love, and more. It’s the divine capability to live a Christian life, which we live not by our might but by the strength of the Holy Spirit( Zachariah 4:6).

Paul, in Philippians 4:13, doesn’t suggest a power to perform miracles, but the strength to remain faithful to God irrespective of life’s circumstances. He indicates that God granted him the resilience to live righteously, whether in abundance or need, as he mentions in the verse before (Philippians 4:12). This God-given strength enables us to do all that God wants us to do, whether in living the Christian life or serving others in ministry.

Christ in Paul infused an inner strength that also resides within us. The “Christ in us” refers to the Holy Spirit, the One who strengthens our inner beings (Ephesians 3:16, KJV). As the fulfillment of the prophet’s visions, we can confidently declare, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Meditate

How can I manifest spiritual strength in my daily life?

Apply the Word

Feeling spiritually drained? Remember, you have a wellspring of divine strength within you. Embrace your strength in the Lord and the power of His might.