#[2 Chronicles 16:9]; [Ephesians 3:14-21]; [Philippians 4:13]; [Galatians 5:22-23]
Gordon explains that authentic Christian living hinges on experiencing God's power through the Holy Spirit, enabling a life of peace, joy, and forgiveness, exemplified by a woman from their congregation who forgave those who murdered her family during the Rwandan genocide. He emphasizes that God is a "power-sharing God" who strengthens those whose hearts are fully committed to Him. Gordon stresses that God isn't concerned with outward appearances but with the condition of the heart. He highlights the importance of a fully devoted heart—one that loves God above all and loves its neighbor as itself. Gordon outlines five circumstances where God strengthens believers: in weakness, fear, despair, when needing patience and endurance, and when opportunities arise to do good deeds. He concludes that God is committed to empowering those with fully committed hearts, enabling them to live a good and beautiful life.