Most Powerful Lord, man has created bombs and weapons of mass destruction which exert much power and can be very harmful. We’ve developed technology to use in splitting the atom to generate power never seen before. Rockets roar into space carrying heavy payloads. Volcanoes, earthquakes, tornados, and hurricanes unleash uncontrollable and unstoppable force. Power, strength, and military might stand on display each day. But these are all forces that cannot come near to the power You possess. For which of them created the universe, the earth and all that is in them. How foolish it would be to live without You or run and hide from You or outright disobey You. Since the Garden of Eden, man has sought his independence from Your control as though they were gods and controlled their own destiny. Because of our free will, You allow our rebellion. Of this I am sure there will be a day of retribution for my sins.
When I disobey You, I can look to my future with foreboding. When I am obedient, I can look to my future with hope. As the Creator of all things, I acknowledge Your awesome power and the right to judge me, but I also know You are merciful, wanting to bless those who trust in You. Your desire is that we turn from our sins and return to You. I need not fear Your awesome power, for when I repent I can look forward to Your kindness and promises as my reward. You have promised that “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” You are a God of power and might but You treat Your people with kindness. I believe that when I choose rightly to follow Your lead, obey Your commands, and worship You as My Lord, I will be blessed in my coming and my going. Your Word calls me to repentance and obedience. You are powerful and mighty, but Your mercy and grace speak to Your softer side.
I must be attentive to the message in Your Word or I will reap the consequences of my disobedience or ignorance. It is never too late to receive Your forgiveness because it is Your greatest desire to be reconciled to Your people. It is You alone who possesses the power to save. Justice and restoration are in Your hands. The Holy Spirit confirms Your love for me each day. The way I come under Your covering is to be faithful to You and follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit and utilize His power to overcome. What I have come to realize is that through Your infinite wisdom You have shared Your power with me. Like You, I can forgive a wrong done to me … I can share Your unconditional love with others … I can give hope to those who have lost theirs … and I’ve been given the power to overcome the sins in my life. And it’s in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!!
Psalm 147:5 Great is the Lord and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit.