As I meditated on the last part of Colossians 1:29, I questioned the word striving. That usually is a term of the flesh. However, Luke 13:24 says, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate…”

As saints our work for the Lord will be opposed by the enemy of our soul. How do we fight? 2 Corinthians 10:4 says, “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal…” As saints we have a great gift ~ His resurrection power within us.

Think of salmon fighting to get back upstream to lay their eggs. It is a battle to go against the current. Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians was that He would open the eyes of their understanding to know His resurrection power that was in them.

Ephesians 1:19 says, “And what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power.” Verse 20 says that it is the same power that God used to raise Jesus from the dead.” As saints we are empowered to do all that He has called as saints to do.