“Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God.”
—Psalm 62:11
What image comes to mind when you think of the word “powerful”?
A tsunami? Superhero? Sports car?
Whatever image you see, it is nothing compared to God’s power. That 950 horsepower V8 engine isn’t even a tiny blip by comparison. If you want a glimpse into God’s power, open up your Bible to Job 26. Job goes on and on about how powerful the Lord is, praising the might of his creation. He talks about the heavens trembling, the sea growing calm, and the separation of night and day.
Then he ends his praise of God’s power in a beautiful way. “These are just the beginning of all that he does,” says Job, “merely a whisper of his power. Who, then, can comprehend the thunder of his power?”
I love that. “Merely a whisper of his power.”
God spoke into motion the universe that astronomers estimate contains more than 100 billion galaxies. The combined energy of all the earth’s storms, winds, ocean waves, and other natural forces cannot even come close to God’s almighty power.
While reading Scripture, we see that the Bible promises “all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think” (Eph 3:20). Although we as humans think we are great in our own power, in reality we are nothing compared to the almighty strength of the one who placed us into being.
Our all-consuming God is capable of doing anything he pleases. He never fails, and he is never tired. No matter what you might be facing, God can help you. Philippians 4:13 reminds us, “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” Nothing is too hard for him. No need is too great for him. No enemy is too strong for him to defeat. No problem is too complicated for him to solve. And no prayer is too difficult for him to answer.
Back to Job again. Job 12:14–15 describes God’s awesome power: “What he destroys cannot be rebuilt. When he puts someone in prison, there is no escape. If he holds back the rain, the earth becomes a desert. If he releases the waters, they flood the earth.” Our God is the mightiest of all spiritual, physical, and emotional forms. And until we can fully accept this fact, a dividing line will hinder us from truly experiencing the beauty of God’s presence.
VERSE OF THE DAY
“He counts the stars and calls them all by name. How great is our Lord! His power is absolute! His understanding is beyond comprehension” (Psalm 147:4–5).
CHALLENGE
Today, focus on God’s power. Don’t try to do things on your own. Initiate God’s power in your life by putting your faith in the power of his promise.
DISCUSS
Discuss and evaluate examples of God’s power throughout Scripture.
How is God’s power different or the same as the power of people today?
How can we begin to see our own weaknesses as God’s power? Where have you seen this in your life?
30 Words Daily Devotion
WORD 23 - POWERFUL
“Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God.”
—Psalm 62:11
What image comes to mind when you think of the word “powerful”?
A tsunami? Superhero? Sports car?
Whatever image you see, it is nothing compared to God’s power. That 950 horsepower V8 engine isn’t even a tiny blip by comparison. If you want a glimpse into God’s power, open up your Bible to Job 26. Job goes on and on about how powerful the Lord is, praising the might of his creation. He talks about the heavens trembling, the sea growing calm, and the separation of night and day.
Then he ends his praise of God’s power in a beautiful way. “These are just the beginning of all that he does,” says Job, “merely a whisper of his power. Who, then, can comprehend the thunder of his power?”
I love that. “Merely a whisper of his power.”
God spoke into motion the universe that astronomers estimate contains more than 100 billion galaxies. The combined energy of all the earth’s storms, winds, ocean waves, and other natural forces cannot even come close to God’s almighty power.
While reading Scripture, we see that the Bible promises “all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think” (Eph 3:20). Although we as humans think we are great in our own power, in reality we are nothing compared to the almighty strength of the one who placed us into being.
Our all-consuming God is capable of doing anything he pleases. He never fails, and he is never tired. No matter what you might be facing, God can help you. Philippians 4:13 reminds us, “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” Nothing is too hard for him. No need is too great for him. No enemy is too strong for him to defeat. No problem is too complicated for him to solve. And no prayer is too difficult for him to answer.
Back to Job again. Job 12:14–15 describes God’s awesome power: “What he destroys cannot be rebuilt. When he puts someone in prison, there is no escape. If he holds back the rain, the earth becomes a desert. If he releases the waters, they flood the earth.” Our God is the mightiest of all spiritual, physical, and emotional forms. And until we can fully accept this fact, a dividing line will hinder us from truly experiencing the beauty of God’s presence.
VERSE OF THE DAY
“He counts the stars and calls them all by name. How great is our Lord! His power is absolute! His understanding is beyond comprehension” (Psalm 147:4–5).
CHALLENGE
Today, focus on God’s power. Don’t try to do things on your own. Initiate God’s power in your life by putting your faith in the power of his promise.
DISCUSS
Wilson, J. (2016). 30 words: a devotional for the rest of us. (2nd Edition, Ed.) (pp. 134–137). Bellingham, WA: Kirkdale Press.