Fill Me Up

Last week I started a series looking at the power of God. It’s something that sets us apart from others in the world, not in a snobbish way, but rather a holy way. A way that says we’re special and I have something great planned for you so I’m going to give you a special gift. As a I wrote last week this gift is God’s power. We studied some of his attributes, but today I want to study where it comes from and what God’s power in and through us can accomplish.

The power of God comes to us at salvation. Jesus told his followers, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses telling people about me everywhere-In Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria and in the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8

When we accept Jesus as our savior we immediately receive His power through the Holy Spirit. The first example of God’s power was shown in Jesus’ disciples. Before the resurrection they all fled because they were scared, Peter denied Jesus three times and their faith often came into question. But afterwards, they were essentially new persons. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17

What are some of these new things that God’s power will enable you to do? Let’s look at a few of them and remember it’s only a few. God’s power in you has no limit so with Him, all things are possible. One gift of His power will allow you to share your faith. “And with great power the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was upon them all. “Act 4:33

Like the disciples, you will have the ability to tell your friends and acquaintances about what Jesus has done in your life. You will be done talking with someone and you’ll probably ask yourself, “Was that me sharing about my faith?” and the answer is no. That was the power of God in you.

His power will enable us to be a part of His miracles, even those beyond our imagination. I encourage you to memorize this verse from Ephesians. “Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us.” Ephesians 3:20. God’s in the miracle business, but it’s by His power working in you and me that great things are accomplished. God doesn’t just sit on his cosmic throne and wave his hand and we watch. He can do that, but he wants to use us regular folks to show the world of His great might.

A third gift of His power and the final one for today (I promised to keep it shorter) is that God’s power gives us all the tools necessary to live our lives on this side of heaven. “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness” 2 Peter 1:3.

His power means we have no excuses not to make a difference here because we are all equipped with the gifts necessary to carry out His will for our lives. It’s not just given to your pastors and elders. Now I pray that you would all be encouraged this week and know, without a doubt, that you can be a difference maker right where God has you today. In your workplace, your neighborhoods and schools God is waiting to use you and me to impact His Kingdom for His glory.

Don’t you feel stronger already?