What are the signs of spiritual strength? - Strength - TouchPoints

Psalm 73:26My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.

2 Corinthians 4:7We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves.

The signs of spiritual strength may not be evident in our physical bodies. Spiritual strength goes past our bones and into the soul.

1 Samuel 17:45David replied to the Philistine, “You come to me with sword, spear, and javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies—the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.”

Psalm 16:2I said to the Lord, “You are my Master! Every good thing I have comes from you.”

Psalm 27:1The Lord is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?

Psalm 31:24So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord!

Psalm 44:4-8You are my King and my God. . . . Only by your power can we push back our enemies; only in your name can we trample our foes.

Psalm 118:6The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?

Psalm 144:1Praise the Lord, who is my rock. He trains my hands for war and gives my fingers skill for battle.

Isaiah 33:2Lord, be merciful to us, for we have waited for you. Be our strong arm each day and our salvation in times of trouble.

Isaiah 40:29-31He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.

Jeremiah 9:23-24This is what the Lord says: “Don’t let the wise boast in their wisdom, or the powerful boast in their power, or the rich boast in their riches. But those who wish to boast should boast in this alone: that they truly know me and understand that I am the Lord who demonstrates unfailing love and who brings justice and righteousness to the earth, and that I delight in these things. I, the Lord, have spoken!”

Daniel 3:16-18Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty. But even if he doesn’t, we want to make it clear to you, Your Majesty, that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up.”

Matthew 26:42Then Jesus left them a second time and prayed, “My Father! If this cup cannot be taken away unless I drink it, your will be done.”

1 Corinthians 1:31Therefore, as the Scriptures say, “If you want to boast, boast only about the Lord.”

2 Corinthians 3:5It is not that we think we are qualified to do anything on our own. Our qualification comes from God.

Galatians 6:14As for me, may I never boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of that cross, my interest in this world has been crucified, and the world’s interest in me has also died.

Hebrews 13:6So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?”

It is a sign of spiritual strength to depend more on God than on ourselves or on others.

Psalm 27:1, 3The Lord is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? . . . Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident.

John 10:28-29“I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me, for my Father has given them to me, and he is more powerful than anyone else. No one can snatch them from the Father’s hand.”

Romans 8:28, 31We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. . . . What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?

Romans 16:20The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. May the grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.

Having peace of heart and mind is a sign of spiritual strength. This involves resting more in God’s power to keep us than in any other source of strength we might have.

Numbers 12:3Now Moses was very humble—more humble than any other person on earth.

Matthew 11:29“Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”

Matthew 18:4“So anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.”

2 Corinthians 3:5It is not that we think we are qualified to do anything on our own. Our qualification comes from God.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

1 Thessalonians 2:6-8, 11-12As for human praise, we have never sought it from you or anyone else. As apostles of Christ we certainly had a right to make some demands of you, but instead we were like children among you. Or we were like a mother feeding and caring for her own children. We loved you so much that we shared with you not only God’s Good News but our own lives, too. . . . And you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children. We pleaded with you, encouraged you, and urged you to live your lives in a way that God would consider worthy. For he called you to share in his Kingdom and glory.

Humility and gentleness are important signs of spiritual strength.

Deuteronomy 31:5-6“The Lord will hand over to you the people who live there, and you must deal with them as I have commanded you. So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.”

2 Samuel 22:30, 40“In your strength I can crush an army; with my God I can scale any wall. . . . You have armed me with strength for the battle; you have subdued my enemies under my feet.”

2 Chronicles 32:7-8“Be strong and courageous! Don’t be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria or his mighty army, for there is a power far greater on our side! He may have a great army, but they are merely men. We have the Lord our God to help us and to fight our battles for us!” Hezekiah’s words greatly encouraged the people.”

Psalm 61:3You [the Lord] are my safe refuge, a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me.

Proverbs 18:10The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.

Romans 1:16I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile.

Philippians 4:13I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

Courageously standing up for God and not being ashamed of our faith are signs of spiritual strength.

1 Corinthians 15:58So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.

Having a passion for serving God is a sign of spiritual strength.

Titus 1:9He must have a strong belief in the trustworthy message he was taught; then he will be able to encourage others with wholesome teaching and show those who oppose it where they are wrong.

Encouraging others with right teaching is a sign of spiritual strength.

Colossians 2:19-23He [Christ] holds the whole body together with its joints and ligaments, and it grows as God nourishes it.

Our continued growth in the walk of faith is a sign of spiritual strength.

1 Corinthians 1:8-9He will keep you strong to the end so that you will be free from all blame on the day when our Lord Jesus Christ returns. God will do this, for he is faithful to do what he says, and he has invited you into partnership with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Colossians 1:10-11Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better. We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy,

Our commitment to remain faithful in obedience to God is a sign of spiritual strength.