I truly can’t think of anything more meaningful, valuable, and true when I think of the power of Christ. As I reflect on my own life and the journey thus far, God has walked me through I can only see and tell of the testimonies of His power. As we read our daily bible journal posts you see the endless number of miracles of healing, providing, and transforming lives. This power is available to all who believe.
Today’s verse comes from Paul who has a testimony of his own to share God’s power. In 1 Corinthians 1, Paul is talking to the people of Corinth who had to make a decision to believe or not. Verse 18 says
18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God….verse 24 but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
We can read His word and remain foolish or stuck in our ways like many or we can choose to believe and share with others His power. Paul would say himself in Colossians 1:29 To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.
Questions to ponder today about His power.
How has it changed you? The stories if the Bible are full of examples of how Christ’s power changes people. That is why Paul says that it’s not about him, it is all Christ. Just like God called Paul, God is calling us if you believe. 9 God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Jesus had all the power, He knew it. How did Jesus use His power? John 13 says 3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; Jesus served others. Our question to reflect and acknowledge is How do we use the power God has given to us? Are you using the power He has given you for His glory?
Christ works in all of us. He has the Power to Save Lives, Power to grant Wisdom, Power to change your short-term life on this Earth to an eternal Kingdom in His presence. That’s Power. Christ has given this power to all who believe. Use the power that lives n you!
Ephesians 1:18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength 20 he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21 far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. 22 And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church