Power belongs to God, and it is not merely that He is powerful, but that all power is His possession to use or distribute as He sees fit. He is the unseen force directing events to the conclusions He wills, and these outcomes are certain. A firm conviction in God's ever-present power provides the right perspective to not only endure challenging times but to grow, overcome, and witness for Him in the best possible way. As the source of all power, He enables those who maintain a faithful relationship with Him, just as He empowered Paul to discipline himself and overcome in every circumstance through the strength flowing from Christ, the Mediator between God and humanity. David, in Psalm 59, expresses confidence in God's strength, recognizing it as sufficient to put down nations and protect him in dire situations, combining power with mercy to bolster his faith. In Psalm 62, David further instructs that God is the Supreme Power in all creation, describing Him as salvation, a Rock of stability, a Defender, a Refuge, and a source of glory. He emphasizes that power belongs to God, making Him the only One fully reliable in times of need, with the authority to decide outcomes and render to everyone according to their deeds. God's power encompasses not just brute force but also intellect, wisdom, understanding, vision, logic, energy, eloquence, authority, mercy, and countless other faculties, making Him superior to any other source of help. David urges turning to God first in trouble, recognizing that there is no help like His anywhere, as all power flows from Him and is given to whomsoever He wills. This power, combined with His justice and love, forms the foundation of trust in Him, ensuring that seeking Him above all others is the wisest course in any situation.

True power, the ability to exercise authority effectively, belongs to God alone. No one possesses power unless God allows it. His power is evident in the creation and sustenance of the world, surpassing all forces within it, and is displayed in mighty acts of salvation. When God delegates His authority to human beings, it provides a certain power, granting mankind dominion over the earth to care for and use it properly. Although God has given limited authority to mankind, He often intervenes, showing His power through miraculous works, especially of deliverance, as seen when He brought His people out of Egypt with a mighty hand and outstretched arm, demonstrating His strength in giving them the Promised Land. Jesus Christ shares this power, and members of God's church do as well, enabled to do all things through Christ who strengthens them. Christ had all authority given by His Father, using it to forgive sins and cast out evil spirits, and He grants authority to His disciples to become sons of God and share in His work. The greatest show of God's power of deliverance is in individual calling and conversion to His truth and way of life. Just before His ascension, Christ told the apostles to wait in Jerusalem until they were endued with power from on high, which occurred on the Day of Pentecost when the power of God's Spirit became operative in the life of the church. The apostle Paul emphasized the exceeding greatness of God's power toward those who believe, according to the working of His mighty power, which He demonstrated in raising Christ from the dead and seating Him at His right hand. Paul prayed for the Ephesian members to know this power already working in them, assuring true Christians of confidence in God's promises. He saw the gospel as the means by which God's power works in people's lives, bringing salvation to everyone who believes. God's power is not something added to human effort; it is His power at work in and through us, residing within, dispelling fears and providing new confidence and assurance with respect to salvation. Paul described God's power as surpassing human expression and comprehension, an energy of strength and might that overcomes all resistance, working effectively to accomplish His purpose. This power, manifested in the resurrection of Christ, proves that every obstacle and enemy, including death, is conquered. By raising Christ, God demonstrated that nothing can withstand His might, ensuring that His purpose for us will be fulfilled, making us fit for future glory through His ongoing work within us.