Deuteronomy 8:17-18(NIV)
17 You may say to yourself, “My power and the
strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me.” 18 But
remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to
produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your
ancestors, as it is today.
There are two stories in the Old Testament that demonstrate
Adonai as the One who gives us power to accomplish the things He calls us to
do.
Joshua, after experiencing a great victory at Jericho,
anticipated a victory at Ai, but God’s people were defeated due to sin in the
camp. Joshua called out to his Master, Adonai, reminding Him that he needed His
power to conquer the Promised Land. (Joshua 7:1-8) His prayer is based on his
servant relationship with God. Another man named Gideon was fearful of the
Midianites who were oppressing his people. When the angel of the Lord came to
Gideon, he said, if the LORD is with us, why has all this happened to us?
(Judges 6:13) Gideon recognized that his Master could give him guidance and
power. The angel of the Lord promised Gideon God’s help and gave him the
directions to be victorious. The Lord Adonai, our Master, wants to give us His
power that is available through our relationship with Him.
Joshua and Gideon knew that only with God’s power could they
defeat their enemies. What enemy do you face that requires the power of God?
Remember that it is God who defeats our enemies and gives us the power to face
all opposition.
Thought for today:
How do you utilize the power of God?
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