Need Some “Power-Aid”?

“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,” – Ephesians 3:20

The other day, I was trying to open a jar of pickles. I did everything I could think of to open that jar, but nothing worked. Finally, I took the jar to my husband. His fingers covered the lid, gave it a slight twist, and it popped off. After I thanked him, I jokingly said that I must have loosened it in order for him to get it off so easily, but the truth is, he has more strength in his hands than I do in mine. There are a lot of things that I rely on John to do for me simply because he is stronger than me. One of the wonderful things about him is that he often does things that are difficult for me before I even have a chance to ask!

God is like that. He is omnipotent… all powerful; there is nothing that God cannot do! His power is available to us 24/7 in the person of His Holy Spirit. When I reflect on the past, I can see numerous occasions when God’s power has evidenced itself in my life. Sometimes it was in situations where physical strength was needed. Other times it was emotional strength, but many times it was spiritual strength I needed. No matter the reason, God’s power is always accessible to His children.

Here are some examples of God’s great power.

• His creative power – “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” Genesis 1:1
• His power over nature – “But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!” – Matthew 8:27
• His power to heal – “And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.” Luke 6:19
• His power over death – “And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. And he that was dead came forth…” John 11:43-44
• His redemptive power – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” – John 3:16
• His power to forgive sins – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”- 1 John 1:9
• The power of His cross – “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18
• The power of His gospel – “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.” – Romans 1:16
• His power to change lives – “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” – 2 Corinthians 5:17

Only God has an eternal supply of power to impact an individual physically, mentally, and spiritually. And He has given us that power through the ministry of His Spirit. Feeling the need for some of that power today? All you need to do is go to the Father. He is waiting, willing, and able to give you all the strength you need to make it through any situation.

Sometimes life seems like words and music
That can’t quite become a song.
So we cry inside, and we try it again
And wonder what could be wrong.
But, when we turn to the Lord at the end of ourselves
Like we’ve done a time or two before
We find His truth is the same as it has always been
We’ll never need more

It’s not in trying But in trusting
It’s not in running But in resting
Not in wondering But in praying
That we find the strength of the Lord

(from “The Strength of the Lord” by Phil McHugh)

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” – Philippians 4:13

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Need a little “Power-Aid?” Take a drink of God’s living water!