“It is he who made the earth by his power,
who established the world by his wisdom,
and by his understanding stretched out the heavens.
When he utters his voice there is a tumult of waters in the heavens,
and he makes the mist rise from the ends of the earth.
He makes lightning for the rain,
and he brings forth the wind from his storehouses.
Every man is stupid and without knowledge;
every goldsmith is put to shame by his idols,
for his images are false,
and there is no breath in them.
They are worthless, a work of delusion;
at the time of their punishment they shall perish.
Not like these is he who is the portion of Jacob,
for he is the one who formed all things,
and Israel is the tribe of his inheritance;
the Lord of hosts is his name.
“You are my hammer and weapon of war:
with you I break nations in pieces;
with you I destroy kingdoms...
“Thus says the Lord:
‘Behold, I will plead your cause
and take vengeance for you.
“’The days are coming,..
when I will execute judgment upon her images…
Though… she should fortify her strong height,
yet destroyers would come from me against her,
declares the Lord.” Jeremiah 51:15-20,36a,52-53
A devoted follower of the Lord might find it natural to praise Him for His remarkable power in creation, but as a human with Eden-blood running through our veins, we can fail to translate that wonder and belief into confidence for day-to-day circumstances. We must remember that the same power He wielded in the beginning He wields still today. He presently rules the earth with truth and grace and makes, or will one day make, all nations prove the glories of His righteousness. What justice and deliverance and redemption we want now is His to determine and bring to pass in His time, His way.
God’s power is never capricious or haphazard, and can be relied on in every area of life. It never wavers or wanes and so holds God’s people in perfect peace no matter. His power upholds the universe and holds all things together and sees His purposes through to their timely end. (Isaiah 26:3; Hebrews 1:3)
How well acquainted are we with the perfection of God’s power? Do we trust in every situation? How will we practice applying His benevolent, measured control when faced with challenges, cruelties, or injustices? How can we exercise it in temptation? Consistent prayer, active faith, and being continually filled with God’s Spirit ensure His active, keeping power. (Ephesians 5:15-18; 2 Peter 1:3)
“We sing the mighty power of God
that made the mountains rise,
that spread the flowing seas abroad
and built the lofty skies.
We sing the wisdom that ordained
the sun to rule the day;
the moon shines full at his command,
and all the stars obey.
There’s not a plant or flower below
but makes your glories known,
and clouds arise and tempests blow
by order from your throne;
while all that borrows life from thee
is ever in your care,
and everywhere that man may be,
thou, God, art present there.” ~Isaac Watts (1715)
Lord, keep me amazed at, thankful for, and relying on Your indescribable power so I live wholeheartedly to the praise of Your glory.
As the rain and snow 