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The concept of being supported by the power of God during times of affliction is a recurring theme throughout the Bible. This divine support is often depicted as a source of strength, comfort, and deliverance for believers who face trials and tribulations. The power of God is not only a sustaining force but also a transformative one, enabling believers to endure and overcome adversity.

Old Testament Foundations

In the Old Testament, the power of God is frequently associated with His ability to deliver His people from affliction. One of the most prominent examples is found in the Exodus narrative, where God delivers the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. In Exodus 14:13-14 , Moses reassures the Israelites, saying, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still."

The Psalms also provide numerous examples of God's power supporting His people in times of distress. Psalm 46:1 declares, "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble." This verse encapsulates the belief that God's power is a constant and reliable source of support for those who seek Him.

New Testament Assurance

In the New Testament, the power of God is revealed through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Believers are assured that this same power is available to them in their own times of affliction. The Apostle Paul, in particular, emphasizes the sufficiency of God's power in weakness. In 2 Corinthians 12:9 , Paul recounts the Lord's words to him: "My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness." This statement highlights the paradoxical nature of divine power, which is most evident when human strength is lacking.

The early church also experienced the power of God in the midst of persecution and suffering. In Acts 4:29-31 , the believers pray for boldness in the face of threats, and the place where they are gathered is shaken as they are filled with the Holy Spirit. This event demonstrates that God's power not only supports but also emboldens His people to continue their mission despite opposition.

Practical Implications for Believers

For contemporary believers, the power of God remains a vital source of support during affliction. This power is accessed through faith, prayer, and reliance on the Holy Spirit. James 5:13-15 encourages believers to pray in times of trouble, promising that "the prayer of faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up."

Moreover, the power of God is often mediated through the community of faith. Galatians 6:2 instructs believers to "carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." The church, as the body of Christ, becomes an instrument of God's power, providing support and encouragement to those in affliction.

In summary, the power of God is a central theme in Scripture, offering believers assurance of His presence and support in times of affliction. Through His power, believers find strength, comfort, and the ability to persevere, reflecting the transformative nature of divine assistance in the midst of life's challenges.

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2 Corinthians 6:7
By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
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2 Timothy 1:8
Be not you therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be you partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
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Library

I Will Call in My Affliction, on the Power that Subdues All
... I will call in my affliction, on the Power that subdues ... a sling into perdition, in
them the good God has bound ... me in the midst of waves, and supported me that ...
/.../ephraim/hymns and homilies of ephraim the syrian/hymn xii i will call.htm

The Third Season
... The power of godliness did never thrive better than in affliction ... vex it; still it
has been preserved from, supported under, or ... Is it not as dear to God as ever ...
//christianbookshelf.org/flavel/on keeping the heart/iii the third season.htm

At Capernaum
... once under their dominion, but angels of God will contend for that soul with prevailing
power. ... they came leaning upon staffs, or, supported by friends ...
//christianbookshelf.org/white/the desire of ages/chapter 26 at capernaum.htm

Twenty Fourth Sunday after Trinity Prayer and Spiritual Knowledge.
... He has supported us against the strong desires of our adversaries ... anything else do
we need to be strengthened, through prayer, with the power of God, that we ...
/.../luther/epistle sermons vol iii/twenty fourth sunday after trinity.htm

Light through Darkness.
... in their minds, not merely because it was supported by His ... Christ in the clouds of
heaven with power and great ... angel's message of Rev.14:7, "Fear God, and give ...
/.../the great controversy between christ and satan /19 light through darkness.htm

Light through Darkness
... in their minds, not merely because it was supported by His ... Christ in the clouds of
heaven with power and great ... message of Revelation 14:7: "Fear God, and give ...
/.../white/the great controversy/chapter 19 light through darkness.htm

Jesus Before Caiphas.
... the tribunal, and had our Lord not been supported from above ... sitting on the right
hand of the power of God ... the Christ, the Son of the living God,' hell appeared ...
/.../chapter viii jesus before caiphas.htm

Miracles of Healing Unsolicited.
... Supported, I presume, by the staff which yet more assimilated her to the lower animals,
she had crept to the synagogue ... Had not the power of God been always ...
/.../macdonald/miracles of our lord/iv miracles of healing unsolicited.htm

The Doctrine of God
... The doctrine of the eternity of man cannot be supported. ... that." All human actions,
whether present or future, are dependent upon the will and power of God. ...
/.../evans/the great doctrines of the bible/the doctrine of god.htm

2 Thessalonians iii. 5-Mar
... withdraw ourselves from one who was only supported in idleness ... Jerusalem that is
above, from which God grant that ... with the Holy Ghost, be glory, power, and honor ...
/.../homily v 2 thessalonians iii.htm