POWER, NOT TALK

"For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power."

Christians often talk and sing about the powerful God we serve. Yet when we come up against challenges to our faith, we start to backpedal furiously: "of course, God can do anything He wants, but not in my life. I'm no spiritual giant. I'm just an average run-of-the-mill person."
We need to REREAD the BIBLE! It's filled with accounts of ordinary men and women whom God empowered to do great things! Joshua was an ex-slave who defeated every army he faced. Esther showed incredible bravery, putting her life on the hostile pagan priest by calling down fire from heaven. Paul was stoned almost to death; then he got up, brushed himself off, and headed right back into town!

Were these all unusually rugged people, gifted with supernatural bravery and endurance? Not at all. They were ordinary men and woman whose strength came from God. God is not intimidated by anyone or anything. His power is more than enough to handle any problem you will ever face. So if this same God who defeated menacing armies and destroyed entire cities now lives within you, there is no reason your life should not also reflect his awesome power. You don't need to be intimidated by those who oppose your Christianity. Don't let anyone or anything frighten you out of obeying God. When God calls you to follow him, he empower you to accomplish his desires.

Walk closely with almighty God, and let His power shine through your life. Don't trust in your strength, but in the infinite power of the one who lives within you. Don't just talk about the power of God; experience it!

7.29.2010