THE POWER THAT WORKS IN US

THE POWER THAT WORKS IN US

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Ephesians 3:14-21

Key Verse: “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.” — Ephesians 3:20 (KJV)

Supporting Texts: Romans 8:11; 1 Corinthians 2:4-5; 2 Corinthians 4:7; Philippians 2:13; Colossians 1:27-29; 2 Timothy 1:7; Zechariah 4:6.

Description: This message reveals how God's mighty power operates within believers through the Holy Spirit, enabling them to overcome limitations, fulfil divine purposes, and live victorious Christian lives.

INTRODUCTION

The Christian life is not designed to be lived through human strength alone. God has provided His children with divine power to overcome challenges, resist temptation, fulfil their assignments, and demonstrate His glory on earth. Unfortunately, many believers live below their spiritual potential because they focus more on their weaknesses than on the power God has made available within them. They see their limitations but fail to recognise the divine resource residing in their lives through the Holy Spirit.

In Ephesians 3:14-21, the Apostle Paul offers a powerful prayer for the Ephesian believers. He prays that they will be strengthened with might by God's Spirit in the inner man, that Christ will dwell in their hearts by faith, and that they will comprehend the love of Christ and be filled with all the fullness of God. He then declares that God is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us. This shows that God's mighty operations are not limited to external circumstances; He also works within the hearts and lives of His people.

The power that works in us is the power of God made effective in our lives through the Holy Spirit. It strengthens our inner man, transforms our character, empowers our service, and enables us to accomplish God's purposes. This power is not given merely for personal comfort or public recognition; it is given so that Christ may be glorified in us and through us. Every believer must therefore learn to recognise, yield to, cultivate, and depend on the power of God working within.

1. RECOGNISE THE SOURCE OF THE POWER WITHIN YOU

The power working in the believer does not originate from human intelligence, physical strength, educational qualifications, wealth, social connections, or personal influence. It comes from God. Human abilities have their place, but they cannot replace the supernatural enablement of the Holy Spirit. When we understand the source of our spiritual strength, we stop boasting in ourselves and learn to depend on the Lord.

Paul did not say that the power working in us was generated by our own efforts. He described it as God's power. This means that the believer's confidence must rest in God's sufficiency rather than personal ability. God can use our natural gifts, but He also enables us to accomplish things that would be impossible through natural strength alone.

a) The Power Comes From God (Zechariah 4:6)

“Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.”

God made it clear to Zerubbabel that the accomplishment of His purpose would not depend merely on human might or power but on His Spirit. There are assignments that human strength cannot complete, battles that human wisdom cannot win, and obstacles that human ability cannot overcome. In such situations, God's Spirit supplies the enablement needed to fulfil His will.

You must learn to depend on the Holy Spirit in your family, ministry, business, education, and personal walk with God. Do not make human ability your ultimate confidence. Prepare diligently, work faithfully, and use your gifts responsibly, but recognise that lasting spiritual fruit comes through God's enabling power.

b) The Holy Spirit Empowers the Believer (Acts 1:8)

“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”

Jesus promised His disciples power through the Holy Spirit so that they could become effective witnesses. The power of the Spirit is not merely for emotional excitement during worship; it equips believers for witness, service, boldness, spiritual effectiveness, and the fulfilment of divine assignments.

When the Holy Spirit empowers you, you can stand for Christ in difficult environments, proclaim the gospel with courage, and serve God with greater spiritual effectiveness. You must desire His influence in your daily life, not only during church services.

c) God Is the Strength of His People (Psalm 28:7)

“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.”

David understood that God was both his strength and his shield. Strength enabled him to stand, while the shield represented protection. His confidence was not based on the absence of opposition but on the presence of God in his life.

You may encounter pressure, disappointment, opposition, and unexpected difficulties, but you do not have to face them in your own strength. God can renew your courage, steady your heart, and help you persevere. Learn to draw your strength from Him through prayer, worship, obedience, and meditation on His Word.

d) God's Power Is Greater Than Human Weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9)

“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”

Paul learned that personal weakness did not mean the absence of God's power. Rather, his weakness became an occasion to depend more completely on the grace of Christ. God does not always remove every limitation immediately, but He supplies grace to sustain His people and accomplish His purposes through them.

Never allow an awareness of your weakness to become an excuse for abandoning God's assignment. Acknowledge your limitations honestly, seek appropriate help, and depend on God's grace. The power of Christ can sustain you even when your natural strength is insufficient.

Biblical Example: Gideon (Judges 6:14-16)

Gideon considered himself weak and insignificant, yet God called him to deliver Israel from Midian. God did not tell Gideon to trust in his family background or personal influence; He assured him of His presence. Gideon's story teaches us that God's presence and power can enable a person who feels inadequate to accomplish a divine assignment.

2. ALLOW GOD'S POWER TO STRENGTHEN YOUR INNER MAN

Before God's power is manifested through a believer's outward activities, it must be welcomed into the depths of the believer's life. In Ephesians 3:16, Paul prayed that believers would be strengthened with might by God's Spirit in the inner man. The inner man refers to the inward spiritual life of a person, including the heart, faith, convictions, and spiritual disposition.

A person may appear strong outwardly while remaining weak inwardly. Such a person may collapse under temptation, discouragement, persecution, or disappointment. God's intention is to develop believers who possess inward stability and spiritual resilience. When your inner man is strengthened, you can endure difficult seasons without surrendering your faith.

a) Be Strengthened With Might by the Spirit (Ephesians 3:16)

“That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man.”

Paul's prayer reveals that inward strength is a divine gift. The Holy Spirit works within believers to strengthen their faith, deepen their commitment, and help them remain steadfast in the will of God. Spiritual maturity requires more than outward religious activity; it requires an inward life that is continually strengthened by the Spirit.

Make room for the Spirit to work in your heart. Spend time in prayer, study the Scriptures, respond to His conviction, and obey His leading. Do not focus exclusively on how you appear before people while neglecting the condition of your heart before God.

b) Be Renewed in the Spirit of Your Mind (Ephesians 4:23)

“And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;”

The mind plays an important role in the Christian life. Wrong thinking can weaken faith, encourage fear, and produce discouragement. God's Word renews our thinking by teaching us to see ourselves, our circumstances, and our future in the light of His truth.

You cannot consistently live victoriously while allowing destructive thoughts to dominate your mind. Reject thoughts that contradict God's truth, while remaining honest about real challenges. Fill your mind with Scripture, wise counsel, gratitude, and the promises of God.

c) Let the Word of Christ Dwell in You Richly (Colossians 3:16)

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

The Word of God nourishes the inner life and helps believers distinguish truth from deception. When Scripture dwells richly in your heart, it shapes your values, strengthens your convictions, and equips you to respond wisely to life's challenges.

Do not treat the Bible as a book to consult only when problems arise. Read it consistently, meditate on its message, memorise meaningful passages, and practise what it teaches. The Word stored in your heart becomes a source of direction and strength when difficult moments come.

d) Develop Spiritual Strength Through Prayer (Jude 20)

“But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,”

Prayer is one of the ways believers build themselves up spiritually. Through prayer, we express dependence on God, receive direction, bring our burdens before Him, and strengthen our fellowship with Him. Praying in the Holy Spirit should be accompanied by a life of faith, obedience, and submission to God's Word.

A neglected prayer life often leaves a believer spiritually unprepared for challenges. Establish a consistent pattern of prayer, whether in private devotion, family worship, or corporate fellowship. Do not wait until a crisis arrives before seeking the Lord.

Biblical Example: Daniel (Daniel 6:10, 23)

Daniel continued to pray to God despite the threat of being thrown into the lions' den. His established prayer life reflected an inward strength that pressure could not destroy. God delivered him from the lions, demonstrating that a life rooted in devotion to God can remain steadfast even in hostile circumstances.

3. UNDERSTAND THAT GOD'S POWER WORKS FROM WITHIN OUTWARDLY

Ephesians 3:20 does not merely say that God works around us; it declares that His power works in us. God often begins His work in the heart before its effects become visible in our circumstances. He changes our attitudes, strengthens our faith, corrects our motives, and prepares us for responsibilities that may lie ahead.

Many people desire external breakthroughs while neglecting the inward transformation necessary to handle them wisely. They want greater opportunities without greater maturity, influence without integrity, and success without discipline. However, God's power is concerned with both what He accomplishes through us and what He develops within us.

a) God Works in You to Produce His Will (Philippians 2:13)

“For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.”

God works within believers to shape their desires and enable them to obey His will. He can give you a growing hunger for righteousness, a burden for souls, a willingness to forgive, and courage to do what is right even when it is costly.

This does not mean that believers become passive. God's inward work calls for our active response. When He convicts you of sin, repent. When He directs you to serve, obey. When He calls you to forgive, release bitterness. Cooperate with His work instead of resisting it.

b) Christ Must Be Formed in Your Character (Galatians 4:19)

“My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,”

Paul desired to see Christ formed in the believers. God's purpose is not merely to make us successful in outward activities but to conform our character to the character of Jesus. His power should produce love, humility, patience, holiness, faithfulness, and compassion in us.

Spiritual gifts and public achievements cannot substitute for Christlike character. A person may be gifted yet impatient, influential yet dishonest, or active in ministry yet unwilling to forgive. Allow the Holy Spirit to transform your character so that your life reflects the Lord you proclaim.

c) The Fruit of the Spirit Must Be Evident in Your Life (Galatians 5:22-23)

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”

The power of the Spirit is demonstrated not only through extraordinary manifestations but also through the development of godly character. Love in the face of hostility, patience under pressure, self-control in temptation, and peace amid uncertainty are important evidences of the Spirit's transforming work.

Examine your life honestly. Are you becoming more patient, truthful, forgiving, gentle, and disciplined? Do not measure spiritual growth only by what happens during a church service. Look also at how you treat your family, colleagues, neighbours, and people who disagree with you.

d) Let Your Life Reflect the Light of Christ (Matthew 5:16)

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

The inward work of God should produce outward evidence that points people to Him. Our conduct, words, decisions, service, and treatment of others should make the goodness of God visible. The objective is not to attract praise to ourselves but to lead people to glorify our heavenly Father.

Your workplace, home, neighbourhood, and church are places where God's transforming power can be demonstrated. Let honesty replace deceit, kindness replace cruelty, faithfulness replace carelessness, and humility replace pride. Your daily conduct can become a testimony of God's work within you.

Biblical Example: Joseph (Genesis 39:7-12; 41:38-41)

Joseph's life demonstrates the importance of inward integrity before outward promotion. When tempted by Potiphar's wife, he refused to sin against God despite the personal cost. Later, Pharaoh recognised the Spirit of God in Joseph and entrusted him with national responsibility. His story reminds us that character developed in private is essential for faithful service in public.

4. ACTIVATE YOUR FAITH IN THE POWER OF GOD

The presence of God's power in the believer should produce active faith, not spiritual laziness. Faith is not an attempt to force God to do whatever we desire; it is a confident response to God's character, promises, and revealed will. We must trust Him, obey His Word, and take responsible steps in the direction He leads.

Some believers continually speak about their problems but rarely exercise their faith through obedience. They pray for opportunities but refuse to prepare, ask for growth but resist correction, and desire victory while maintaining habits that undermine their spiritual lives. Faith responds to God with practical obedience.

a) Believe That God Is Able (Mark 9:23)

“Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.”

Jesus spoke these words to a father who desperately needed help for his afflicted son. The man's situation was painful, but Jesus directed his attention towards the possibility of divine intervention. Faith does not deny the seriousness of a problem; it recognises that the problem is not greater than God's ability.

Bring your needs before God with confidence, while allowing His wisdom and sovereignty to determine the outcome. Do not conclude that a situation is hopeless merely because you cannot see a solution. Trust God to guide you, sustain you, and act according to His perfect will.

b) Walk by Faith Rather Than by Sight (2 Corinthians 5:7)

“(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)”

Walking by faith means allowing God's truth to direct your life even when circumstances are uncertain. It does not mean ignoring facts, rejecting wise counsel, or acting recklessly. Rather, it means refusing to make visible circumstances the final authority over your obedience to God.

You may not know how every situation will end, but you can continue to obey what God has clearly commanded. Keep serving faithfully, maintaining integrity, seeking wisdom, and trusting His promises. Faithfulness in the present prepares you to follow God's direction into the future.

c) Speak in Agreement With God's Truth (Proverbs 18:21)

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”

Words influence our attitudes, relationships, decisions, and responses to challenges. God's Word teaches us to reject destructive speech and use our tongues for truth, encouragement, prayer, and edification. Faith-filled speech is not a magical formula that compels God to fulfil every personal desire; it is speech that agrees with His truth and reflects trust in Him.

Stop continually declaring that you are defeated, useless, abandoned, or without hope. Be honest about your struggles, but speak with the confidence that God can strengthen you and help you take the next faithful step. Let your words encourage faith rather than nurture despair.

d) Demonstrate Your Faith Through Obedience (James 2:17)

“Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.”

Living faith produces action. Noah built the ark, Abraham obeyed God's call, and the disciples followed Jesus. Their faith was demonstrated through their response to God's instructions. Similarly, the believer must not separate prayer from responsibility or expectation from obedience.

If you are praying for spiritual growth, establish disciplined spiritual habits. If you are asking God to bless your work, labour diligently and honestly. If you desire restored relationships, be willing to apologise, forgive, and pursue peace where appropriate. Faith becomes visible through practical obedience.

Biblical Example: The Four Men Who Carried a Paralysed Man (Mark 2:1-12)

Four men brought a paralysed man to Jesus, overcoming the obstacle of the crowded house by opening the roof and lowering him before the Lord. Jesus saw their faith and healed the man. Their action did not purchase a miracle; it demonstrated their confidence in Christ. Their example teaches us to combine faith with determined, God-honouring action.

5. USE GOD'S POWER TO OVERCOME SPIRITUAL AND LIFE CHALLENGES

The power working in us does not promise a life without opposition. Jesus Himself told His disciples that they would face tribulation, but He also assured them of His victory. God's power enables believers to endure trials, resist temptation, overcome fear, and remain faithful when life becomes difficult.

Victory does not always mean that every problem disappears immediately. Sometimes victory means receiving deliverance; at other times, it means receiving grace to endure, wisdom to make a difficult decision, or strength to remain faithful through a prolonged trial. Whatever the situation, believers must not conclude that God's presence has departed simply because difficulties remain.

a) The Spirit Helps You Overcome Sin (Romans 8:13)

“For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.”

The Holy Spirit empowers believers to resist sinful desires and put to death practices that oppose God's will. We are not called to make peace with sin or excuse disobedience as an unavoidable part of life. Through the Spirit, we can grow in holiness and develop habits that honour God.

When temptation arises, do not depend solely on willpower. Pray, recall relevant Scriptures, avoid situations that repeatedly lead you into sin, seek accountability where needed, and take practical steps to obey God. Spiritual dependence and responsible action work together in the pursuit of holiness.

b) God's Power Gives You Courage Over Fear (2 Timothy 1:7)

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

Fear can prevent believers from obeying God, speaking the truth, accepting responsibility, or pursuing a legitimate assignment. Paul reminded Timothy that God supplies power, love, and a sound mind. The believer can face challenges with courage while still exercising caution and sound judgement.

Do not allow fear to make every decision for you. Bring your concerns before God, assess your circumstances wisely, seek appropriate counsel, and take the next faithful step. Courage does not mean the complete absence of fear; it means refusing to let fear rule your obedience.

c) God's Power Sustains You in Tribulation (2 Corinthians 4:8-9)

“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;”

Paul did not pretend that Christian service was free from suffering. He openly acknowledged trouble, perplexity, persecution, and being cast down. Yet he also testified that these experiences did not have the final word over his life. God's sustaining grace enabled him to persevere.

You may face seasons when answers seem delayed and your strength feels exhausted. In such moments, remember that hardship does not mean abandonment. Seek the Lord, receive support from mature believers, and continue to do what is right. God's sustaining power can preserve your faith even before your circumstances change.

d) You Are More Than a Conqueror Through Christ (Romans 8:37)

“Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.”

Paul made this declaration after discussing tribulation, distress, persecution, famine, danger, and the sword. He was not teaching that believers would never experience hardship. He was declaring that none of these things could separate God's people from His love in Christ.

Your identity must be rooted in Christ rather than in your present circumstances. Failure does not have to define your future, rejection does not determine your worth, and opposition cannot cancel God's love for you. Stand firm in Christ and continue faithfully, knowing that your ultimate security rests in Him.

Biblical Example: Paul and Silas (Acts 16:22-26)

Paul and Silas were beaten and imprisoned, yet at midnight they prayed and sang praises to God. Their circumstances were painful, but their worship demonstrated that suffering had not extinguished their faith. God intervened with an earthquake that opened the prison doors. Their experience teaches us to remain devoted to God in difficult circumstances and to trust Him with the outcome.

6. LET GOD'S POWER WORK THROUGH YOU TO FULFIL HIS PURPOSE

God's power is not given solely for personal advancement. He works in believers so that they can serve others, proclaim the gospel, build up the Church, demonstrate compassion, and fulfil the assignments He has entrusted to them. Spiritual empowerment carries responsibility.

A believer who seeks God's power must also seek God's purpose. We should not desire the gifts of the Spirit while neglecting the fruit of the Spirit, nor should we seek public recognition while avoiding humble service. The power of God should make us more useful in His hands and more committed to His glory.

a) God Empowers You to Be His Witness (Acts 1:8)

Jesus connected the power of the Holy Spirit with the mission of witnessing. The disciples were to receive power and then testify about Him locally and beyond their immediate surroundings. The power of God therefore equips believers to communicate the gospel, live as witnesses, and participate in Christ's mission.

Use the opportunities God gives you to point people towards Jesus. Your witness may take the form of preaching, personal evangelism, compassionate service, honest conduct, or encouragement to someone in need. Do not keep the message of Christ confined to church gatherings.

b) Use Your Gifts to Serve Others (1 Peter 4:10)

“As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.”

God distributes gifts and abilities so that believers can serve one another. Whatever your gift, you are a steward of God's grace rather than its ultimate owner. Your abilities should strengthen the Church, meet genuine needs, and help others grow in the faith.

Do not bury your gifts through fear, laziness, jealousy, or the desire to imitate someone else's calling. Develop what God has entrusted to you and use it faithfully. Honour other people's gifts while remaining diligent in your own assignment.

c) Work With God's Enabling Grace (1 Corinthians 15:10)

“But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.”

Paul acknowledged that God's grace made him what he was, yet he also testified to his diligent labour. Grace did not encourage laziness; it empowered faithful service. Paul worked, but he understood that the effectiveness of his labour depended on God's grace.

Do not use dependence on God as an excuse for carelessness. Study diligently, prepare thoroughly, serve faithfully, and develop the skills necessary for your assignment. At the same time, remain humble and acknowledge that every genuine fruit of ministry ultimately depends on God's enabling grace.

d) Do Everything for God's Glory (1 Corinthians 10:31)

“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”

The ultimate purpose of divine power is the glory of God. When God strengthens you, opens a door, gives you wisdom, or enables you to accomplish a difficult assignment, the honour belongs to Him. Our lives should direct attention towards His goodness rather than magnify our own importance.

Examine your motives regularly. Are you seeking influence to serve or to dominate? Are you pursuing excellence to honour God or merely to impress people? Let the glory of God become the governing purpose of your decisions, ambitions, ministry, and relationships.

Biblical Example: Peter and John (Acts 3:1-10; 4:8-13)

Peter and John encountered a lame man at the temple gate and, through the name of Jesus Christ, saw him healed. When the people gathered in amazement, Peter did not present the miracle as the result of his own power or holiness. He directed attention to Jesus. Their example teaches us that God can work through ordinary believers, and every genuine manifestation of His power should bring glory to Christ.

CONCLUSION

The power that works in us is God's enabling power operating in the lives of believers through the Holy Spirit. It strengthens the inner man, renews our minds, transforms our character, helps us overcome spiritual challenges, and equips us for fruitful service. This power does not make us independent of God; it teaches us to depend on Him more deeply. Neither does it guarantee a trouble-free life; it enables us to remain faithful and fruitful through life's changing seasons. Therefore, do not live as though you are abandoned to your natural strength. Seek the Lord, abide in His Word, cultivate a life of prayer, walk in obedience, and depend on the Holy Spirit.

Today, make a fresh commitment to cooperate with God's work in your life. Surrender every area that resists His will, exercise the gifts He has given you, and take practical steps towards fulfilling your divine assignment. Refuse to allow fear, weakness, past failures, or present difficulties to become the final definition of your life. The God who works in you is able to strengthen you, transform you, and use you for His glory. Let His power be evident in your character, family, ministry, work, and relationships, so that people may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, strengthen me with might by Your Holy Spirit in my inner man and enable me to stand firm in every season of life, in Jesus name.

2. Lord, deliver me from dependence on human strength alone and teach me to rely on Your wisdom, grace, and power every day, in Jesus name.

3. Holy Spirit, renew my mind, purify my desires, and help me to think, speak, and act in agreement with the Word of God, in Jesus name.

4. Father, let the character of Jesus be formed in me and remove every attitude, habit, and disposition that does not glorify You, in Jesus name.

5. Lord, empower me to overcome temptation, reject sin, and walk in holiness and obedience throughout my life, in Jesus name.

6. Father, strengthen my faith and deliver me from fear, discouragement, confusion, and every form of spiritual weakness, in Jesus name.

7. Lord, grant me grace to remain faithful during trials and give me wisdom to make decisions that honour You in difficult circumstances, in Jesus name.

8. Father, activate the gifts and abilities You have deposited in me and make me fruitful in the assignment You have entrusted to me, in Jesus name.

9. Lord, let Your power work through me to bless my family, strengthen Your Church, encourage the weak, and bring people to the knowledge of Christ, in Jesus name.

10. Father, let my life continually reveal Your power, goodness, holiness, and glory, and help me to finish my earthly assignment faithfully, in Jesus name.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS

1. You are strengthened with might by the Holy Spirit in your inner man, and you will not be overcome by the pressures and challenges of life.

2. You will not depend on human ability alone; God's wisdom, grace, and enabling power will sustain you as you walk in His will.

3. Your mind is being renewed by the Word of God, and you are growing in faith, spiritual understanding, discipline, and godly wisdom.

4. You are being transformed into the image of Christ, and your character, conduct, speech, and relationships will increasingly reflect His nature.

5. You receive grace to resist temptation, reject sinful habits, and walk in holiness, integrity, and obedience to the Lord.

6. You will not surrender to fear or despair; through God's sustaining grace, you will remain steadfast in faith even in difficult seasons.

7. You are becoming more effective in prayer, more fruitful in service, and more sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit.

8. The gifts and abilities God has entrusted to you will not remain dormant; you will develop and use them faithfully for the advancement of His kingdom.

9. Your life will become a channel of blessing, encouragement, truth, and godly influence to your family, church, community, and generation.

10. As you yield to the power of God working in you, you will grow in spiritual maturity, fulfil your divine assignment, and bring glory to Jesus Christ, in the mighty name of Jesus.