Divine Power And Purpose

OPENING VERSE:

2 PETER 1:3

3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.

As I was meditating on this topic, the LORD impressed upon my spirit one morning to talk about how His Power. So I wanted to define it.

The power of God is often understood in spiritual, theological, and philosophical contexts to mean God’s ability to act, create, sustain, and intervene in the world.

Interesting and profound results and so I turn to another AI to define it for me, this time, its Microsofts Gemini:

The concept of the "Power of God" is central to many religions, particularly monotheistic ones like Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. It generally refers to God's infinite and unlimited ability to do anything that is consistent with His nature and will.

So how can we really define God’s power? Well we look to the Bible - For the bible is the number one resource of truth. Not ChatGPT or Gemini or CoPilot or Deepseek or CloudeAI etc. These Large Language Models can absolutely spit out theological concepts, terminologies and even well researched answers but it’s not necessarily the truth.

POWER - SUPERNATURAL ENERGY FROM GOD

Romans 1:20 (NIV)

“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.”

Get this church, this power, this supernatural power that GOD contains - He gives it freely to each and everyone!

Psalm 68:35:

You, God, are awesome in your sanctuary;

the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people.

Praise be to God!

You see the power of GOD is essential in the lives of every Christian. This supernatural and divine energy fills and indwells the bodies and souls of every born-again believer.

BUT we often neglect this power. We think we are mere mortals undeserving of power from GOD! But that is not the case.

Ephesians 3:20:

"Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,"

According to the POWER AT WORK within us! This is not our own willpower but the power that comes from GODs being himself. God's power working within believers can achieve immeasurably more than we can imagine.

This power, dear church: Pulsates inside the spirit of every believer. For many believers THIS POWER is currently untapped and not put to use at all! Thats the truth.

HOW DOES GOD TRANSFER POWER?

Impartation

Luke 9:1-2

And he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal”

Luke 24:49

“And behold, I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high”

Acts 1:8

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you”

Gifts, Talents, Abilities, Skills

James 1:17 (NIV)

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights…”

The gifts are not merely enhanced human abilities, but a divine empowerment that allows believers to do things beyond their natural capacity for God's purposes.

Genesis 4:20-22

– Descendants of Cain

“Adah gave birth to Jabal; he was the father of those who live in tents and raise livestock.

His brother’s name was Jubal; he was the father of all who play stringed instruments and pipes.

Zillah also had a son, Tubal-Cain, who forged all kinds of tools out of bronze and iron.”

These verses show early human abilities in music, craftsmanship, and industry—natural talents that are part of God’s design

Exodus 31:1–7 (NIV)

Then the Lord said to Moses,

“See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills—

to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze,

to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts.” Moreover, I have appointed Oholiab son of Ahisamak, of the tribe of Dan, to help him. Also I have given ability to all the skilled workers to make everything I have commanded you:

-specific abilities and craftsmanship as a divine gift.

GOD’S GIFTS ARE ALIGNED TO YOUR PURPOSE. Meaning your GIFTINGS are tied to your CALLING.

UNPACKING THE PURPOSE OF GOD - From Seeker to Steward

Every believer goes through a season in their lives! SAY SEASON. These seasons are times of advancement - to achieving our PURPOSE.