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The power of God is a central theme throughout the Bible, serving as a foundational reason for believers to place their trust in Him. This divine power is not only a demonstration of God's might and sovereignty but also a source of comfort and assurance for those who rely on Him.

Old Testament Foundations

The Old Testament is replete with examples of God's power as a basis for trust. In the creation narrative, God's power is evident as He speaks the universe into existence (Genesis 1:1-3). This creative power establishes God as the ultimate authority over all creation, inviting trust in His ability to sustain and govern the world.

In the Exodus account, God's power is displayed through the plagues in Egypt and the parting of the Red Sea, delivering the Israelites from bondage (Exodus 14:21-22). These acts of power are not only historical events but also serve as enduring reminders of God's ability to save and protect His people. As Moses declares in Exodus 15:2 , "The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation."

The Psalms frequently highlight God's power as a reason for trust. Psalm 62:11-12 states, "God has spoken once; I have heard this twice: that power belongs to God, and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds." Here, the psalmist emphasizes that God's power is coupled with His steadfast love, providing a firm foundation for trust.

New Testament Revelation

In the New Testament, the power of God is most profoundly revealed in the person and work of Jesus Christ. The miracles of Jesus, such as healing the sick and raising the dead, demonstrate His divine authority and power (Matthew 9:6, John 11:43-44). These acts confirm His identity as the Son of God and invite believers to trust in Him for salvation and eternal life.

The resurrection of Jesus is the ultimate display of God's power, conquering sin and death. As Paul writes in Romans 1:4 , Jesus "was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead." This event assures believers of the certainty of their own resurrection and eternal life, grounding their trust in the power of God.

The apostle Paul further emphasizes the power of God as a source of strength for believers. In Ephesians 1:19-20 , he prays that believers may know "the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. He displayed this power in the working of His mighty strength, which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead." This power is available to believers, enabling them to live victorious lives in Christ.

Practical Implications

The power of God as a ground of trust has practical implications for the believer's life. It provides assurance in times of trouble, as seen in Isaiah 41:10 : "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." This promise of divine support encourages believers to face challenges with confidence.

Moreover, the power of God empowers believers to fulfill their calling and witness to the world. Acts 1:8 records Jesus' promise: "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." This empowerment by the Holy Spirit enables believers to carry out the Great Commission with boldness and effectiveness.

In summary, the power of God is a profound and enduring ground of trust for believers, offering assurance, strength, and empowerment in their walk of faith.

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Isaiah 26:4
Trust you in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:
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Romans 4:21
And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.
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Of the Decrees of God.
... of this kind must be by a superior power, or at ... wills abandoned, and your spirits
subdued to God, both in ... Then I would exhort you, from this ground, to trust ...
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'Quietness and Confidence'
... are in all life the secrets of peace and power. ... that every want of confidence is
a departure from God. ... The ground of this confidence is laid in our knowledge ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/quietness and confidence.htm

The Man to be Wrought Upon.
... Upon this ground our fathers rejected as unworthy of God the fanatical ... all human
conceptions; hence exercising such irresistible power upon all God's elect ...
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The Growth and Power of Sin
... 2. Sin here appears as having power to bar men's way to God. ... righteous'; and Hebrews
11:4 differs from this view only in making the ground of righteousness ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/the growth and power of.htm

The Trial by Fire
... is beautiful, both in its consciousness of power with God ... be brought back to the
worship of their fathers' God. ... past dealings of Jehovah as the ground of trust ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/the trial by fire.htm

The Intercourse of God and his Friend
... Walk Thou in it,' or dismiss any doctrine as untrue on the ground of its contradicting
our instincts of justice. 3. The friend of God has power with God. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/the intercourse of god and.htm

By, Through, Unto
... here but puts up a pale and feeble shoot above the ground, shall grow ... all in arms
without, 'ye shall have peace.' 'Guarded in the power of God unto salvation ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/by through unto.htm

Elisha's Closing Ministry
... was bringing to the king an opportunity to redeem the failures of the past and to
place his kingdom on vantage ground. ... Once more the power of God was to be ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 21 elishas closing ministry.htm

Free Grace
... ever ready to spin its web and bind itself to some false ground of trust. ... to this
glorious truth, and a giving up to the power and grace of God, who will ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/free grace.htm

God's Love to Fallen Man
... world." We could not have been "made conformable to his death," nor have known
"the power of his ... Here is the ground for confidence in God, both with ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 59 gods love to.htm