Day 2: Be Strong in the Lord

Listen to Ephesians 6:10 read by a member of the Engage Art Community:

Strength is a choice!

"Be strong" is a stirring, rousing instruction. Strength is available in the Lord—not necessarily in experience, education, talent, or charm. The Lord gives strength from his mighty power. God is both willing and able to be our strength.

Where is the Lord's mighty power a rousing encouragement in your life?

Consider this dance.

Willow Pinkerton choreographed and performed this dance, titled Trial and Faith. She shares:

A primary theme which presented itself as I read the Scripture and asked God to be with me in each step of the process, was the prevalence of "standing firm."

As I reflect on my experience as a Christian and as a dancer, there are striking parallels that have arisen and taken hold in my heart that are related to this very idea. Throughout the Bible, and especially in Ephesians, we see the commandment to be rooted, grounded, and tethered to Christ in all that we do. When evil attempts to uproot and shake us, we are called to put on the armor of God to protect ourselves and be strong in the conviction that in Him we are resilient enough to weather the storms.

Willow concludes, “Through trials, faith is strengthened.”

What does strength look like to you? The capacity to carry a heavy load? The determination to stick with a hard task? The integrity to do the right thing, even if you’re the only one?

How can God strengthen you today?