The God of Power & Mercy

The God Of Power & Mercy

What kind of circumstances are you facing today?
Are they Insurmountable? Overwhelming? Impossible? Beyond your capabilities? Do you feel as though God is not very interested in your particular situation?

Regardless of how you feel, take your burden to the Lord and leave it there. He is more than able to handle it.
He loves you so very much and wants to help you. Be assured of that.

Psalm 62:11-12 - "God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God. Also unto Thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy..."

Power indeed belongs to God!

In light of what you are facing today in your walk with the Lord, what does that one statement do for you?

That word "power" means strength, might, boldness, and firmness. Therefore, we can say that God is strong; He is Almighty; He is infinite in power; He can do every thing, and with Him nothing is impossible.

Psalm 62:11 - "God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God."
Job 42:5,2 - In the final chapter of his Book, it is recorded that Job said - "I have heard of Thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth Thee. I know that Thou canst do every thing..."
Job 9:4 - He also said - "He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength..."
Job 9:19 - and "If I speak of strength, lo, He is strong..."
In Job 37:23, Elihu stated - "Touching the Almighty...He is excellent in power..."
In 1 Chronicles 29:12, David spoke of the Lord - "Both riches and honor come of Thee, and Thou reignest over all; and in Thine hand is power and might..."
In Psalm 66:7, he said - "He ruleth by His power for ever..."
In Psalm 68:34, he said - "Ascribe ye strength unto God..."
Psalm 68:35 - and "...the God of Israel is He that giveth strength and power unto His people. Blessed be God."
Ethan the Ezrahite said in Psalm 89:13 - "Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is Thy hand, and high is Thy right hand."
The Prophet Isaiah told us in Isaiah 26:4 - "Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength."
Daniel 2:20 - The Prophet Daniel said - "...for wisdom and might are His"
Nahum 1:3 - and Nahum the Prophet said - "The LORD is...great in power..."
In Matthew 19:26, the Lord Jesus said - "...With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible."
In Matthew 28:18, He once again said of Himself - "...All power is given unto Me in heaven and in earth."
Psalm 62:11 - "God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God."

What a Groundwork for our Faith! God's readily accessible Power gives us good reason why we should trust in Him and live in constant dependence upon Him.

In Psalm 59:9, David said - "Because of His strength will I wait upon Thee..."
Ephesians 3:20 - He is able! He is more than able! He is able "...to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think..."
Hebrews 7:25 - "...He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him, seeing He ever liveth to make intercession for them."
Psalm 62:11 - "God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God."

His attribute of being All-Powerful could at times produce apprehension and alarm in man's heart as He approaches such an Awesome Being. He also needs the assurance that this God is loving and kind and easily
approachable.

Therefore the Holy Spirit had David go on to say of the Lord in verse 12 - "Also unto Thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy..."

This word "Mercy" includes God's Goodness, Kindness, Faithfulness, Favor, Good Deeds, and Pity. His Mercy coupled with His Power gives further reason why we should trust the Lord at all times.

We see other instances in the Scriptures where God's Power is mentioned along with His Mercy -

Psalm 59:16 - "But I will sing of Thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of Thy mercy in the morning: for Thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble."
Psalm 63:1-3 - "O God, Thou art my God...my flesh longeth for Thee...To see Thy power and Thy glory...Because Thy lovingkindness is better than life..."
Psalm 62:12 - "Also unto Thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy..."
Exodus 34:6 - God is "merciful and gracious."
Exodus 34:7 - He keeps mercy for thousands.
Psalm 103:8 - In fact, He is "plenteous in mercy"
Micah 7:18 - and delights in mercy.

What kind of circumstances are you facing today? Are they Insurmountable? Overwhelming? Impossible? Beyond your capabilities?

The Scriptures tell us that "Power belongeth unto God..."

Do you feel though that God may not be very interested in your particular situation?

The Scriptures also tell us that God is Merciful.

He is Good. He is Kind. He is Faithful. He loves you far more than you can imagine. He indeed can be trusted.

Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.
He is more than able to handle it.
He wants to help you.
Be assured of that.

May God Bless His Word.
Connie

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