Many people ask: What is the power of God? What is the power of faith? And how can we receive God’s power? Today, let’s explore these questions using Scripture and theological understanding.
Before we define the power of God, we must first understand what “power” means. Power is the ability or capacity to accomplish something.
Therefore, the power of God is God’s ability to accomplish His will and perform His works in the natural and spiritual world. It is not a human strength derived from food, muscles, or effort, but a divine strength that operates beyond human limitations.
God’s power is omnipotent—meaning He is all-powerful (Genesis 17:1; Jeremiah 32:17). This power is creative, sustaining, and transformative. It is the same power that created the universe and sustains all life.
The Bible confirms this:
Hebrews 11:3 (NIV): “By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.”
This verse shows that creation was not made through visible means or human effort but through God’s Word and divine power. Faith, in this context, is the channel through which God’s power is exercised. Thus, faith is directly linked to God’s power.
Faith is more than belief—it is the conduit of God’s power in the life of a believer. Through faith, the impossible becomes possible.
Luke 17:6 (NIV): “He replied, ‘If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you.’”
Matthew 17:20 (NIV): “…if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”
Faith is not self-generated; it is a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8). It is the believer’s response to God’s Word and enables God’s power to operate in the natural and spiritual realms. Without faith, God’s power cannot be fully manifested in our lives.
Since God’s power operates through faith, receiving His power means receiving God’s kind of faith.
Romans 10:17 (NIV): “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.”
Faith grows as we hear, meditate on, and obey God’s Word. The Word of God is Spirit-filled (John 6:63), and it works within us to build faith, transform our hearts, and align our will with God’s.
When we understand God’s Word, our faith increases, and we become capable of accomplishing God’s works. This faith is active—it produces results.
Hearing God’s Word is not enough; obedience is essential. Faith without works is dead (James 2:17). Obedience to God is the vehicle through which His power is released in our lives.
Matthew 11:28–30 (NIV): “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
This passage shows that entering into God’s power involves surrender. Jesus invites us to exchange our struggles and weaknesses for His divine strength. When we submit, His power flows into our lives.
When we operate in God’s power:
God’s power is transformative—it not only changes circumstances but also transforms the believer into the image of Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18).
God’s power is faith in action. It comes through His Word, grows as we hear and understand it, and is activated through obedience. Today, you can begin receiving God’s power by:
May the Lord fill you with His power, strengthen your faith, and enable you to do great things for His glory.
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