The Power of God

 by Macy Johnson

“Moses answered the people, ‘Do not be afraid.

Stand firm and you will see the deliverance

the Lord will bring you today.

The Egyptians you see today you will never see again.’”

(Exodus 14:13 NIV)

 

Pastor Bob told the congregation a story one Sunday morning about a college student reading his Bible on a campus lawn. The student exclaimed, “Wow! That is amazing!” just as a professor walked by. The man asked the student what he was reading. The student replied, “I am reading how God parted the Red Sea so all of the Israelites could cross on dry land!”

 

“Well,” retorted the professor, “you see, the Red Sea was only three inches deep at their crossing.” Then he walked away.

 

A little later the same professor crossed the campus near the student and heard the young man again say, “Wow! That is amazing!” Curious, the man walked up to the student and asked what was so amazing. The student replied, “God drowned the whole Egyptian army in three inches of water!”

 

I received a good laugh and was reminded of the power of God. How many times have I discounted His sovereignty and tried to explain away His miracles? How many times have I doubted His amazing power in my daily life?

 

Only by the will of God, I can drive my car or walk one mile. Only through my heavenly Father’s love and protection can I enjoy being with Him every day.

 

Nothing happens by chance. I dare not limit my abilities to my own imperfection. When I am weak, He pours His power through me just because He loves me and wants to reveal Himself to me. It is not about me, but about Him.

 

I will praise my Creator, Sustainer God for His power poured into me. I hope you will, too!