Strength for the Weary

When You Feel Depleted

The incomparably great power for us who believe… 

that power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted 

when he raised Christ from the dead. 

Ephesians 1:19–20 

There are days when we feel completely depleted—tired, discouraged, or overwhelmed. But Scripture reminds us of something astonishing: the very power that raised Jesus from the dead now lives in us who believe. This is not a metaphor—it’s a reality. Paul describes it as “incomparably great power” available to every believer.

This isn’t mere encouragement—it’s resurrection reality. Paul’s words in Ephesians 1:19–20 remind us that God’s power isn’t just immense; it’s personal. It is “for us.” The Greek word for power—dunamis—is the root of our word “dynamite.” God’s strength isn’t symbolic; it’s explosive, alive, and transformative.

Charles Spurgeon once wrote, “Without the Spirit of God, we can do nothing. We are as ships without wind… like branches without sap.”

Today, whether you are at your limit or quietly serving in the background, God offers you His strength. Rest in it. Trust in it. And rise in it.

Prayer:

Lord, thank You that Your resurrection power is not just a past event but a present promise. Fill me with Your Spirit. Strengthen me when I am weary, and remind me that You delight in every faithful role. Amen.