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.

Power, Source of We are heading toward the worst period of mankind's history, requiring the greatest of resources to navigate the troubles, which are primarily spiritual. We need supernatural spiritual help, available to God's children through Jesus Christ. Through our established relationship with the Father and the Son, we have access to the source of the greatest power in the universe. Power belongs to our Father in Heaven, encompassing not just brute strength but also qualities of mind and character such as love, wisdom, mercy, intellect, judgment, and understanding. He distributes these powers as He wills, and His will is always the best and always accomplished. The Israelites sang in Exodus 15 that God is their strength, acknowledging that they do not possess it, but God does, and He uses it for their benefit. David echoed this in the Psalms, declaring God as his strength, representing the source of power visible to men. Strength is wealth, and wealth is power. Deuteronomy 8 warns against forgetting the Lord, who gives the power to get wealth to establish His covenant. Wealth here includes not only material prosperity but also good health, sound mindedness, education, understanding, and godly perception of world events. God prospers us by granting favor in the eyes of others, opening doors because power belongs to Him, and no potential help is beyond His reach. Psalm 121 affirms that our help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth, serving as our keeper and guardian, preserving us from all evil. Romans 8 reinforces that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus, assuring us that all things work together for good to those who love Him. If God is for us, who can be against us? He has the power and the will, sparing not His own Son, ensuring that He freely gives us all things. Jesus declared in Matthew 28:18 that all power, or authority, is given to Him in heaven and earth, granted by the Father, who holds greater authority. Colossians 1 emphasizes Christ's positional authority over all creation, visible and invisible, as everything was created by Him and for Him. Hebrews 1 describes Him upholding all things by the word of His power, now seated at the right hand of the Majesty on high. Even in human form, as seen in Matthew 26, Jesus turned to the Father for help, knowing where true power resides, setting an example for us to follow. John 14 reveals that the Father performed miracles through Jesus, showing their synchronized relationship, with the Father backing Him up in all works. God's power extends over all authorities, as Romans 13 states there is no power but of God, with all governing authorities appointed by Him worldwide. Proverbs 21 illustrates that the king's heart is in the Lord's hand, directed as He wills, demonstrating His sovereignty over history and all human powers. Even over adversaries, God's power is absolute. In Job 1 and 2, satan can do nothing against God's children without His permission, as God sets boundaries for him. Revelation 20 shows that when God chooses, He can cut off satan's power, binding him through an angel. God's power shapes us as clay in His hands, molding us into His image with love, wisdom, and abilities far beyond human capacity. God is the source of every strength needed for salvation, summoning us, revealing Himself, granting repentance, faith, and His Spirit, as well as providing our Savior, justification, access to Him, love, and sanctification through Jesus Christ. He equips us with gifts for our roles within the church, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4, enabling what He requires. James 1 affirms that every good and perfect gift comes from the Father above, unchanging and unwavering, who begat us by His will to be the first fruits of His creatures.