Day 45: His Perfect Power

Reading: Psalm 21:8-13

Today we will read all about God's remarkable power, whether big or small. David praises God for His power in saving him from his enemies. Though today, people believe they hold the power, whether good or evil, one thing that needs to be understood is that while their power is temporary, God's is forever and more powerful. He will always get the final say, and the final judgment call. If you hold a position of power, be sure you're including God in on your plans. A good leader always does.


Reading: Matthew 28:1-20

This is the part of the story that loses so many people. As arguments and speculation circulates, I fully believe in every word of the Gospel, including this reading. We are not authorized to pick and choose which parts of the Bible we want to follow and believe, because it was all inspired by One God. That being said, this reading displays the mighty power of our God. He loves us enough to die on a cross, but He is powerful enough to rise again, and be with us to the end of the age. Because of our belief in this great act, we are to go to all nations and proclaim the good news that Christ has risen and is with us. The command to go, also comes with the promise of His presence. Many will mock, question, speculate and even write it off as fiction, but the power of Christ is stronger in the end. All authority has been given to Him, and He has commanded us to go, whether the ears we tell the story to believe or not.


Reading: Exodus 15:1-16:36

The power of God has the ability to provide for our needs when we need them. In a culture that wants everything fast and now, it's really hard to trust God in His timing. We see this amazing power poured out in rescue of the Israelites in yesterday's reading. Today we see their celebration. The singing and dancing they give back to God for His great work is so appropriate and we should follow their lead when it comes to worshiping God for what He's done for us. As we can see from the other readings today, He has done great work for us.
However, we see how quickly we forget about His work in our lives. The Israelites go right back to complaining when they become worried about their lives. They forget about God's great provision for them at the Red Sea exactly when they needed it. God will take care of us. Maybe not in our timing, but in His perfect timing. Trust is huge in this part of the relationship. When we put our worries into our own hands, our worries waste a day, room for positive thoughts and it's an taint the time we should be spending in thankfulness to God for what He has done for us. Trust in His power to protect and provide when the time is right.


The power God pours out on us is overwhelming and so great. When we overlook it, we lose out on the experience we can have in His power of protection and provision. Give thanks for what He has given you in life, and trust in His timing for what you need.