SEPT. 12, 2013
Beneficial
Power
Read: 2
Chronicles 16:6-13
The eyes of the Lord run to and fro . . . , to show Himself strong on
behalf of those
whose heart is loyal to Him. —2
Chronicles 16:9
Boxing
and strong-man competitions have a unique aspect to them. In the events, the
athletes compete individually for the purpose of demonstrating their superior
strength.
It’s like arm wrestling—you do it to prove that you are the strongest
person in the room.
One
aspect of God’s glory is His almighty power. But how does He show His strength?
He
doesn’t do it by rearranging the galaxies before our very eyes, changing the
color of the
sun at a whim, or freezing a lightning bolt as a trophy to His
strength. Instead, in His love
and compassion for needy people like ourselves,
God has chosen to “show Himself strong
on behalf of those whose heart is loyal
to Him” (2 Chron. 16:9).
The
pattern is consistent throughout scripture. From the dividing of the Red Sea,
to the
marvel of manna in the wilderness, to the miraculous virgin birth, and
ultimately to the
power of the resurrection, our Almighty God has chosen to
demonstrate His strength to
bless, preserve, and protect His people.
Be
assured that He delights in showing Himself strong in the challenges of our
life. And
when He proves His power on our behalf, let’s remember to give Him
the glory!
Lord, thank You for choosing to expend Your
divine power on the needs of my life. When my
strength is weak, teach me to trust that Your mighty
arm is able to guard, protect, and deliver!
All of God’s promises are backed by His wisdom, love, and power.
Source:
Our Daily Bread 2012
