The Power of God

Hello everyone,

How are you doing on this day? I hope well and bubbling in the Lord.

Primary Text

“That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.” 2 Corinthians 2v5 (KJV)

A sister recently shared on the verse above, even as she waited on God for something. She wanted the response not to be about the wisdom of men but the power of God. Indeed, as believers, we live a life of faith, which is not about what we see or do not see but a confident trust in the Lord. Hoping in His Word and in His promises. Hebrews 11 tells us of men and women of faith who achieved great exploits. These great exploits could not have been accomplished based on the wisdom of men, for they were too incredulous to be just knowledge based. Hebrews 11v29-35 (TLB) telling us that “The people of Israel trusted God and went right through the Red Sea as though they were on dry ground. But when the Egyptians chasing them tried it, they all were drowned. It was faith that brought the walls of Jericho tumbling down after the people of Israel had walked around them seven days as God had commanded them. By faith—because she believed in God and his power—Rahab the harlot did not die with all the others in her city when they refused to obey God, for she gave a friendly welcome to the spies. Well, how much more do I need to say? It would take too long to recount the stories of the faith of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah and David and Samuel and all the other prophets. These people all trusted God and as a result won battles, overthrew kingdoms, ruled their people well, and received what God had promised them; they were kept from harm in a den of lions and in a fiery furnace. Some, through their faith, escaped death by the sword. Some were made strong again after they had been weak or sick. Others were given great power in battle; they made whole armies turn and run away. And some women, through faith, received their loved ones back again from death. But others trusted God and were beaten to death, preferring to die rather than turn from God and be free—trusting that they would rise to a better life afterwards.” Hebrews 11v6 tells us that without faith we cannot please God, but that coming to Him, we must believe that He exists and He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. Beloved, do not be moved by what you see or don’t see. Abraham against hope believed in hope to become the father of many nations. God is faithful, His power is enormous and there is nothing too hard for Him.

Prayer

Father, we honour You. We thank You for Your Spirit and Your power, for Your Word and Your promises. Father, grant us the grace to always look to You and trust in You in Jesus name, amen. We love You Lord.