I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13 NKJ).
This statement of faith by the Apostle Paul carries with it an assurance of “in-strengthening” for every child of God.
The Greek word translated strengthens in this verse is endunamoo (en-doo’-nam-o-o). It is made of up of two Greek words, en and dunamoo, which is derived from the root word dunamis (doo’-nam-is).
En is defined as “within,” or “positioned as the instrument of action.” Dunamis is the power resident within each individual believer because of the presence of the indwelling Holy Spirit.
Thus Paul’s word to you and me is: “The Holy Spirit dwells within me. His dynamic power is not inactive or inoperative. He “in-strengthens” me with such power and releases such force that I am made able to accomplish anything in accordance with God’s will.
This is true of any Christian. Exploits can be done by any empowered and “in-strengthened” believer. Demons flee before the anointed saint of God. Fear vanishes, weaknesses are removed, poverty is banished, infirmities are overcome, obstacles disintegrated, and impossibilities obliterated.
Say it out loud: “I can do all things through Christ who ‘in-strengthens’ me.” Say it often. Say it enthusiastically. Say it confidently: “I am going to make it, because God is “with me, for me, and in me!”
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Dick Mills was ordained at The International Church of the Foursquare Gospel in 1949. He and his wife Betty traveled as evangelists all over the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, Europe, and Australia. Dick and Betty are now home in heaven.
In 1966 Dick and Betty became a part of the then-emerging Charismatic Renewal. Passing through all denominational barriers, Dick has had the opportunity to speak in thousands of churches of varied backgrounds all over the world.
He ministered within several Christian organizations, including the Full Gospel Business Men, Women's Aglow, Inter-church Renewal Catholic Pentecostals, mainline Charismatic groups, CBN and TBN television networks, and many other independent Christian TV stations.
Dick appeared on numerous radio talk shows, written several magazine articles, and spoke at many Bible conferences and universities. He served as an adjunct professor at six Schools of the Bible and Seminaries.
In addition, Dick authored and co-authored several books and tapes. Dick's ministry was characterized by the unique gifts God has blessed him with. His services informed, enlightened, and motivated people to a higher level of commitment to God.