The Power of God

Everyone wants power. Power in business, in wealth, in life, but I’d rather have the supernatural power of God on my side any day. When I think about the power of God, I get excited because I know what he has done for me. All throughout the bible, we see examples of God’s great power.

After first displaying his power at creation, God’s second great demonstration of power is in the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. Pharaoh’s obstinance and hardened heart was divinely designed so God’s power could be revealed to the Egyptians, the Israelites, and the surrounding nations. “But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might show you my power and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth” – Exodus 9:16.

When the Israelites were wandering through the wilderness, they complained of not having a variety of foods to eat. In response to their grumbling, God promised a diet of meat for a month. Because they were large in number (600,000), even Moses questioned whether God’s promise could be fulfilled. God answered him with a question: And the Lord said to Moses, “Is the Lord’s arm too short? Now you will see whether or not what I say will come true for you” – Numbers 11:23. We have to remember that nothing is too difficult for God (Jeremiah 32:17).  

In the New Testament, the Lord’s power was evident through the many miracles Jesus performed: casting out demons, raising the dead, healing the sick, restoring sight to the blind…the list goes on. We also see God’s power shown through the apostles.  Jesus’ apostles were ordinary men. Like us, they had strengths and weaknesses, good days, and bad days, yet God used them in mighty ways. In Matthew 10:8, Jesus said “ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.” Peter tells us why the apostles had these extraordinary powers, “And the Father, as he promised, gave Jesus the Holy Spirit to pour out upon us, just as you see and hear today” – Acts 2:33.

Did you know, that if you’re saved, God’s power lives in you? When you made a commitment to accept Christ as your Lord and Savior, the holy spirit took up residence in you (Romans 8:9). The enemy wants us to be defeated, but we must remember who GOD is and who we are in HIM.

Ephesians 6:10 says to be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. We are to put on the whole armor of God. God doesn’t want us attempting things in our own strength. He wants to work through us. Paul said in 2 Corinthians 4:7 “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” The key to tapping into God’s power is faith. Faith is what unlocks the door. Matthew 17:20 says if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can make a mountain move, and nothing will be impossible to you. My challenge to you is to have faith. God is the same yesterday, today, and always. You don’t have to do anything special for God to use you. You just have to be willing.