The Epiousios — ἐπιούσιος, the “daily” of “give us this day our daily bread”. It stands in and , and nowhere else in Scripture.
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δυναμόω (dynamoō) — Verb
To empower, strengthen, fortify. Describes an internal surge of divine spiritual power.
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“That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;”
(KJV)
The strengthening happens where nobody sees it, by His Spirit in the inner man.
The Power in WeaknessNew Testament
“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.”
(KJV)
Paul is told that strength is perfected precisely where he had asked for the weakness to be removed.
The Strength for the FaintOld Testament
“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.”
(KJV)
He gives power to the faint, and to them that have no might He increases strength.
Stop relying on your emotional stamina today. Ask God to fortify your inner man with His glorious power.
Passage:
Focus: Notice the purpose of divine power in verse 11: not for outward display, but for "patience and longsuffering with joyfulness."
Ask yourself: Where are you enduring something but going sour on it? Endurance and bitterness can look identical from outside. Ask God for the joy, not just the strength to last.
God of all grace, strengthen me with all might according to Your glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness. Let Your Holy Spirit build that endurance in my inner man today. In the name of the Lord Jesus, in whom I am made complete. Amen.