God has many names but the one's I have been focusing most on are these three powerful ones. Omnipotent, Omnipresent, and Omniscient. These three words characterize God in powerful ways. Omnipotent defined as God, "having unlimited power; able to do anything." Omnipresent defined as God is, "present everywhere at the same time." Omniscient defined as God, "knowing everything, or all knowing." Wow.
Just in those three words I am stunned by the power behind the definitions. Right now, I'm on a journey in my life where I HAVE to rely on God in a way I hadn't before. In July of last year I was blessed tremendously by God, when he gave me Brice. We are about to celebrate our 6 month anniversary on the 14th and I couldn't be happier. There's one thing I would change, that being us having to have a long distant relationship. Him in Montana, me here in Idaho. It's HARD. I honestly never thought I would have to endure a long distant relationship. It's a different animal you have to conquer, it's nothing like anything I've experienced.
Different trials, it's a totally different game. The plus side is knowing I am not alone. Not only do I have the Lord leading and guiding me, I have Brice who is in tune with the Lord right along side me, and that is a huge blessing. Still there are obstacles. Feelings. You experience a different kind of loneliness. I find comfort knowing that Brice is also feeling the same way. Regardless, God is teaching me to rely and trust on his power in my life. He wouldn't bless me with this relationship if he didn't have a plan for it.This past week I read in my devotions a story of something that Peter, James and John witnessed. They got to witness a different awe of the power of God. You find the story in Mark chapter 9.
"After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. 3 His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. 4 And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus." - Mark 9:2-4Can you imagine being able to see that? I would have stood there stunned, not able to move. I probably wouldn't have been able to breathe. This next part gets me.
"Then a cloud appeared and covered them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!”Christ was sent not only to save the lost, and heal the sick, I think he was also sent to be a vessel of God's power in people's lives. I have sat amazed of God's power and authority. Christ did miraculous thing's through the power of God. God is the ultimate power. I'm about to nerd out and I'm sure I will get brownie points for this but, hey it makes sense to me. In Star Wars the Jedi's rely on "the force" to gain the power they needed to battle evil. We as Christians rely on a "force" as well, God's force, God's power.
8 Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus." - Mark 9:7-8
It's because of the POWER of God that we are strengthened enough to keep moving forward when times are rough. It's the POWER of the Holy Spirit that comforts us through our grief and suffering. It's through the POWER of God that answers our prayers in miraculous ways. Our "force" is the power of God. So in those times that life seems unfair, uncertain, confusing and scary, trust in the power of God and use "the force", God's force to battle the enemy. His sole purpose in life is to destroy any hope you may have. Trust God's plan for your life, God's power and believe you can make it through. God is powerful enough lead you down the path he has chosen for you. No matter how hard it is, you will get through.
"Being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the father who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light." - Colossians 1:11-12
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