Ephesians 3:16 – “That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit into the inner man.”
One of the key aspects of abiding in the anointing is the strengthening of our inner man. The inner man is the deepest part of us, where Christ dwells and where His life works. When we abide in the anointing, the Holy Spirit strengthens our inner man so that we can withstand the challenges of life and walk in the reality of Christ.
This strengthening is essential for our spiritual growth and transformation. Without the inner strengthening of the Spirit, we cannot effectively live the Christian life. We will be weak in our faith, unable to overcome difficulties, and prone to being swayed by the world’s influence. But when we abide in the anointing, the Holy Spirit works to strengthen us inwardly, enabling us to live victoriously and according to God’s will.
As our inner man is strengthened, we become more rooted in Christ. We begin to know and experience the love of Christ more deeply, and we are empowered to live out that love toward others. This strengthening of our inner man is a continuous process that occurs as we remain in the anointing, and it is essential for our growth in the Christian life.
Main Points:
- Strengthening of the Inner Man: The anointing strengthens our inner being so we can live according to God’s will.
- Empowered to Overcome: The Holy Spirit’s strengthening enables us to overcome the challenges of life.
- Rooted in Christ: As we are strengthened, we grow deeper in our relationship with Christ and our ability to live out His love.
- Continuous Process: The strengthening of our inner man is a lifelong process that requires continual abiding in the anointing.
Reflection/Activity:
Think about areas where you may feel weak or insufficient in your spiritual life. Pray for the Holy Spirit to strengthen you in those areas, enabling you to overcome and grow. Reflect on how you can more consciously rely on the Spirit’s strengthening every day.
Prayer Confessions:
Lord, thank You for strengthening my inner man through the anointing of the Spirit.
Help me to remain in the anointing so that I may be empowered to overcome every trial and difficulty.
I pray that You would root me deeper in Your love and life, so I can walk according to Your will.
Strengthen my inner being day by day, Lord, so that I can reflect Your nature more fully.
May I continually rely on Your Spirit’s strength as I walk through the challenges of life, Amen.