STRENGTHENED AND ESTABLISHED

NOVEMBER 10, 2025

For I long to see you, that I may impart

unto you some spiritual gift, to the end

ye may be established (Romans 1:11).

The word "established" in the scripture above is

translated from the Greek "stērizō," which means

to be made strong or strengthened again. Paul longed to

see the Christians in Rome so he could minister to them

to be strengthened, spiritually fortified, and grounded.

This same word appears in Acts 15:41, where it says,

"And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming

the churches." Here, it’s translated as “confirming,” but

it’s the same Greek word, “stērizō.” You’d also find it in

Acts 16:5 translated as “established”: "And so were the

churches established in the faith, and increased in

number daily."

When the churches were strengthened, they grew.

Establishment in the Word and in the Spirit results

in spiritual maturity and church growth. This spiritual

strengthening isn't just about an increase in the number

of people in the church; it's about the spiritual depth and

stability of the members. Paul's impartation was to make

them strong, to give them a spiritual advantage.

That's the real “confirmation”; it’s not achieved through

religious rituals or recitations, but by the power of the

Holy Spirit, through the Word and oftentimes, the laying

on of hands. Sometimes, for you to operate at a new and

higher level of ministry requires more grace, this kind of

strengthening; and you must be positioned to receive it.

James 4:6 says, "But he giveth more grace...."

When there's a new challenge, a new assignment, or

an expanded vision, what you need is more grace. So,

receive it even now, and function at a new and higher

level; established, strong and courageous for the work of

the Kingdom. Amen.

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for the impartation of spiritual

gifts and the abundance of grace at work in my life.

My spirit is strengthened and established by your

Word. I receive more grace for every new level, new

responsibility, and greater vision. I walk in the fullness of

your divine enablement and fulfil my calling gloriously,

in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

2 Timothy 1:6; Acts 14:21-23; James 4:6;Ephesians 3:14-16

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Hebrews 9:11-28 & Lamentations 3-5

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 11:14-23 & 1 Chronicles 10