The Source of Your Strength
“Happy are those whose strength is in you”
(Psalm 84:5, NRSV)
The concept of “strength” is not only vital in the natural sense; it is vital in the spiritual sense to God’s people. The English Bible often translates “God” from the Hebrew word, “Elohim”. This word carries the idea of strength. It is also a plural (with the “im” ending). This use of the term Elohim is known as a “plural of majesty”, or “honorific plural”. It certainly is not strange why the Psalmist endorses God as the source of strength and blessing of his people (Psalm 84:5).
Psalm 84 expresses four key concepts about such strength:
1. Such strength shows itself in joyful confidence (84: 1-4).
2. Such strength is meant for life’s spiritual journey (84: 5-7).
3. Such strength is connected to prayer (84: 8-9).
4. Such strength is based on trust in God (84: 10-12).
Have you located the source of your strength today (Ephesians 3: 14-21)?
– Robert M. Housby