March 17, 2012

“Mighty Power”

Scripture:

Psalm 60:11
Oh, please help us against our enemies,
for all human help is useless. (NLT)

Observation:

There comes a time in every human life when our failure or defeat, and sometimes even death seems imminent—when the odds of winning the battles are slim to none at best. But it is during these private moments of desperation, while we are seeking a solution we believe is impossible, that many find the One and only true Hope we have; the only One who can guarantee our survival and victory, and the only One with enough sovereign power and abilities to transform any and all circumstances and give us new life.

Application:

All of our God given human abilities are extremely limited, not only when it comes to our ability to physically survive in a fallen world where survival of the fittest seems to be the rule, but we are even more limited when it comes to surviving the attacks of our most dangerous Adversary, the Devil. Whether it is physical or spiritual in nature, the battle for our lives rages on and there is but One Hope if we are to survive and win the battles, and that Hope my friends, is in the Mighty Saving Power of our Sovereign God. If we are to accept and believe that God is both willing and able to help us during our times of trouble and great need (2 Corinthians 6:2), we must first get to know our Savior. And once we have the Truth and a basic understanding of who God is and what He is able to do, it will not only give us comfort and confidence, but it will make it much easier to fully trust in His promises. It is not only imperative, but also very crucial to our survival that we believe in a Sovereign God; the only God who is in absolute control of His entire creation, and One who is actively involved in each individual life (1 Kings 8:39) no matter how insignificant it may be, especially the lives of those who know and call Him Abba, their Father (Psalm 1:6). The most important and the most difficult battles we face living on this earth is not the battle for our physical lives, although physical life is crucial, but the battle for our hearts and souls—the battles that are taking place in the unseen spiritual realms; the battles being fought against the evil powers of Satan where human abilities and strengths are never enough, especially when we go to battle on our own. You cannot win the battles of life by your own human efforts apart from God, for when you try, you will surely loose. But when you have the life-saving Power of God, the same Mighty Power that raised Christ from the dead and into eternal life, you are assured a glorious victory with your name written by the Hand of God into the Book of Life with the door to Heaven opened and waiting for you to enter.

Prayer:

Thank You, O LORD, for who You are and all that You have done for Your people. Everyone on this earth would be without a way to You, but Your Mighty Voice speaks out in truth and power and saves those who listen from utter destruction.

Amen