We serve an awesome, all-powerful God. His power is evident as I read today passages. He has sovereign control. He holds all in his hands. He has victory over enemies. He sends out his power through Christ and the apostle Paul.
He is judge.
You say, “I choose the appointed time; it is I who judge uprightly.
When the earth and all its people quake, it is I who hold its pillars firm.
To the arrogant I say, ‘Boast no more,’
And to the wicked, ‘Do not lift up your horns.
Do not lift your horns against heaven; do not speak with outstretched neck.’”
Psalm 75:2-3
He demonstrated his power in defense of Jerusalem.
At your rebuke, O God of Jacob,
Both horse and chariot lie still.
You alone are to be feared.
Who can stand before you when you are angry? Psalm 76:6-7
He demonstrated his power in the judgement against Tyre.
The word of the Lord came to me: “Son of man, take up a lament concerning Tyre.” Ezekiel 27:1-2
The power of Christ is at work through the apostle Paul, as he carries out his mission to spread the gospel.
He (Christ) is not weak in dealing with you, but he is powerful among you. For to be sure, he was crucified in weakness, yet he lives by God’s power. Likewise, we are weak in him, yet by God’s power we will live with him to serve you. 2 Corinthians 13:3b-4
Dear Lord, The extent of your power is often hard to understand. Help me to see how your power and love, your judgement and grace, are all tied together. I place my trust in you. Amen
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