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The concept of the "Power of God" is a central theme throughout the Bible, reflecting God's omnipotence, sovereignty, and divine authority over all creation. The power of God is often depicted as beyond human comprehension, emphasizing the limitations of human understanding in grasping the full extent of His might and majesty.

Scriptural Foundations

The Bible frequently underscores the incomprehensibility of God's power. In Isaiah 55:8-9 , the Lord declares, "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways... As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts." This passage highlights the vast chasm between human understanding and divine wisdom, suggesting that the full scope of God's power is beyond human knowledge.

In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul echoes this sentiment in Romans 11:33-34 : "O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable His judgments, and untraceable His ways! Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?" Here, Paul marvels at the inscrutability of God's wisdom and power, acknowledging that no human can fully comprehend His divine plan.

Manifestations of God's Power

Throughout the biblical narrative, God's power is manifested in various ways, often leaving witnesses in awe and wonder. In the Old Testament, the creation account in Genesis 1 demonstrates God's power through His spoken word, bringing the universe into existence. Psalm 33:6 affirms this creative power: "By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth."

The deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt is another profound demonstration of God's power. The plagues, the parting of the Red Sea, and the provision in the wilderness all serve as testimonies to His mighty hand. In Exodus 15:6 , Moses and the Israelites sing, "Your right hand, O LORD, is majestic in power; Your right hand, O LORD, has shattered the enemy."

In the New Testament, the power of God is supremely revealed in the person and work of Jesus Christ. His miracles, such as calming the storm (Mark 4:39) and raising Lazarus from the dead (John 11:43-44), attest to His divine authority. The ultimate display of God's power is seen in the resurrection of Jesus, as Paul writes in Ephesians 1:19-20 , "and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. He displayed this power in the working of His mighty strength, which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead."

Human Limitations and Faith

The Bible acknowledges human limitations in understanding God's power, urging believers to live by faith. In 1 Corinthians 2:9 , Paul reminds the church, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him." This passage encourages believers to trust in God's power and plan, even when it is beyond their comprehension.

The call to faith is further emphasized in Hebrews 11:1 : "Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see." Believers are invited to rely on God's power, trusting that He is able to accomplish His purposes, even when they do not fully understand His ways.

Conclusion

The power of God, as revealed in Scripture, is a profound and awe-inspiring reality that transcends human understanding. While believers may not fully grasp the extent of His might, they are called to trust in His sovereign will and to live in faith, confident in His ability to fulfill His promises.

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Matthew 22:29
Jesus answered and said to them, You do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.
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Greek

4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness
... it is done, . . . it is the faith that only God can give . . . do not
struggle in the power of the will . . . what a mistake ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4102.htm - 18k

Library

Kept by the Power of God
... and allows Him to bless it! We cannot do the will of God except by
the power of God. God gives us the first experience ...
//christianbookshelf.org/murray/absolute surrender/kept by the power of.htm

Waiting on God
... or poverty, joy or sorrow, have a power over me ... But why, then, do God's children
so often complain that their ... can be but one answer, "They do not know their God ...
//christianbookshelf.org/murray/the masters indwelling/iii waiting on god.htm

Triumph of Faith.
... Will you have me do this? ... into all the difficulties that threaten you." Your soul
lives with the life of God; your soul lives in the power of God; your soul ...
//christianbookshelf.org/murray/the masters indwelling/xi triumph of faith.htm

A Divine Saviour.
... Elisha also raise the dead?" Notice that in the rare instances in which men have
raised the dead, they did it by the power of God ... They called on God to do it ...
/.../moody/the way to god and how to find it/chapter v a divine saviour.htm

Preface.
... 14:16) have to the works we are to do in His ... holy work of intercession that we can
expect the power of Christ ... It is my prayer that God may use this little book ...
//christianbookshelf.org/murray/with christ in the school of prayer/preface.htm

Power Hindered.
... We read of the wrath of God; we read of the wrath of the Lamb, but nowhere do we
read ... wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit, and of power: that your ...
//christianbookshelf.org/moody/secret power/chapter v power hindered.htm

A God-Given Field (1894-1900)
... Does this case of unanswered prayer shake my faith in God's willingness and power
to answer prayer? No, no! ... "What I do thou knowest not now, but ...
/.../goforth/how i know god answers prayer/iv a god-given field 1894-1900.htm

Witnessing in Power.
... think that unbelief is a sort of misfortune, but do not know, if you will ... That is
what we need"His convicting power, and I am so thankful that God has not ...
//christianbookshelf.org/moody/secret power/witnessing in power.htm

The Want of Power to Believe
... your feeling, it is evident that you do not know the extent ... brought to you by the
Son of God, - of complete ... glory in his infirmities, that the power of Christ ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bonar/gods way of peace/chapter x the want of.htm

The Flood-Tide of Power.
... will be by the injection of a new and mighty motive power. ... purpose, that comes to
be a passion, to do God's will, and ... Is not this glorious unity in diversity? ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on power/the flood-tide of power.htm