Power Tools

I grew up in a time when power tools were not as available as they are today. Now, I am of the opinion that I would always use a power tool if one is available to me. Why? For me the work becomes more precise and easier at the same time. The same is true in life. If power to resolve problems and overcome obstacles is available, why would I neglect to use this power.

In I Samuel 17:47, David tells Goliath, “And that all this assembly may know that the Lord saves not with sword and spear. For the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give you into our hand.” When the enemy comes against God’s people, the Lord promises to fight for them against the enemy. No matter what obstacle we may face in our walk with God, we can trust God to be our defense and wage war against the enemy.

Libraries and Athletic Clubs

Libraries and athletic clubs are two entirely different places. You go to one to sharpen your mind and gain intellectual power. You go to the other to gain physical strength. In both places, you put in the effort and expect certain results. You are relying on others, however, to supply what you need for those results. What if there was a place you could go to get results, where the benefits are given freely and bountifully?

Daniel 2:20-21 says, “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might. He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.” Our God is the sovereign Almighty God, with power and authority over both nature and all peoples. He is the one who establishes all kingdoms and rules over the seasons. He is the source of all wisdom and knowledge and He gives freely and bountifully to those who come to Him.

Thunder

A couple of days ago, we had a lot of thunder and lightning through the night and until midday. Every few minutes the sky would light up and then we would hear the roar of thunder. These events are always spectacular and aweinspiring in many ways. If you have ever been to Niagara Falls, you will remember the sound as much as the beauty. The roaring waters make a powerful sound that seems to reach into the soul. These sights and sounds are impressive, but they do not compare to the mighty strength of God.

Psalm 93:4 says, “Mightier than the thunders of many waters, mightier than the waves of the sea, the Lord on high is mighty!” God has more than sufficient strength to do all that we need Him to do. Beyond that, it is His desire to provide all that we need so that we can be fruitful and glorify His name. Nothing can prevent Him from accomplishing His purposes in heaven, on earth, and among His people.

Library of Thoughts

Some books are written to take us on an adventure. Some books ask us to solve a mystery. Others take us on a journey of romance. Some authors write to entertain us. Other books are written for our instruction. Some authors have a higher purpose in mind while they write.

John 20:30-31 says, “Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” Consider the truth that the Gospel of John, and the entirety of God’s Word, was written so that we may believe in Jesus Christ and by believing that we may inherit eternal life.

Popular Thought

Popular thought tells us to only believe what we can see, touch, or hear with our own senses. We are told to trust the science, even though science has proven to be wrong or misguided many times. Thomas, an observer of Jesus’ life and ministry as a disciple, fell into this trap. He said that he would not believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ until he could see and touch Jesus himself.

John 20:28-29 says, “Thomas answered him, ‘My Lord and my God!’ Jesus said to him, ‘Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”‘ We may not always see the signs that God is working for us, but faith in our loving and powerful God will bring assurance of the Lord’s goodness.