Day 27: a glimpse of god's power
John, the beloved disciple of Jesus, author of the Gospel of John and Revelation, was also given a good look at heaven (and more specifically at the activity of heaven as it relates to the end times).
Revelation 19:11-16–Then I saw heaven opened, and there was a white horse. Its rider is called Faithful and True, and with justice he judges and makes war. His eyes were like a fiery flame, and many crowns were on his head. He had a name written that no one knows except himself. He wore a robe dipped in blood, and his name is called the Word of God. The armies that were in heaven followed him on white horses, wearing pure white linen. A sharp sword came from his mouth, so that he might strike the nations with it. He will rule them with an iron rod. He will also trample the winepress of the fierce anger of God, the Almighty. And he has a name written on his robe and on his thigh: King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
PRAY: “Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns!” (Revelation 19:6) Such will be our praise in the final judgment when You have proven to everyone that You are “King of Kings and Lord of Lords” (verse 16). You alone have the power to create something out of nothing. You perform mighty acts that no created thing can accomplish. You continue to express Your power by creating new things according to Your good pleasure because nothing is too hard for You. In You, O Lord resides the power to produce and control everything that comes to pass.
You demonstrated Your power by fulfilling all the prophecies regarding Jesus. You have the ability to orchestrate whatever events are necessary in order for Your Word to come true. When Elizabeth became pregnant with John in her old age, and when Mary gave birth to Jesus, You proved that “nothing will be impossible with God.” (Luke 1:35, 37)
Your power is limited only by Your Word and nature. You cannot lie, You cannot contradict Yourself by sinning or dying. You cannot pretend that what has happened has not happened. You cannot use Your power in an unwise or unholy way, and therefore You will never abuse Your power. Absolute power corrupts absolutely for those who are corruptible, but You are incorruptible. Your omnipotence is controlled by Your love.
You protect us (Psalm 91:1-2), You meet all our needs (Philippians 4:19), You give us the strength for ALL that You command us to do (Philippians 4:13). You extend Your power to us; You have given us the power to do all that You want us to do. We can literally do everything through Christ that is consistent with Your nature and Your will. You are omnipotent and we are able.
Revelation 19:11-16–Then I saw heaven opened, and there was a white horse. Its rider is called Faithful and True, and with justice he judges and makes war. His eyes were like a fiery flame, and many crowns were on his head. He had a name written that no one knows except himself. He wore a robe dipped in blood, and his name is called the Word of God. The armies that were in heaven followed him on white horses, wearing pure white linen. A sharp sword came from his mouth, so that he might strike the nations with it. He will rule them with an iron rod. He will also trample the winepress of the fierce anger of God, the Almighty. And he has a name written on his robe and on his thigh: King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
PRAY: “Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns!” (Revelation 19:6) Such will be our praise in the final judgment when You have proven to everyone that You are “King of Kings and Lord of Lords” (verse 16). You alone have the power to create something out of nothing. You perform mighty acts that no created thing can accomplish. You continue to express Your power by creating new things according to Your good pleasure because nothing is too hard for You. In You, O Lord resides the power to produce and control everything that comes to pass.
You demonstrated Your power by fulfilling all the prophecies regarding Jesus. You have the ability to orchestrate whatever events are necessary in order for Your Word to come true. When Elizabeth became pregnant with John in her old age, and when Mary gave birth to Jesus, You proved that “nothing will be impossible with God.” (Luke 1:35, 37)
Your power is limited only by Your Word and nature. You cannot lie, You cannot contradict Yourself by sinning or dying. You cannot pretend that what has happened has not happened. You cannot use Your power in an unwise or unholy way, and therefore You will never abuse Your power. Absolute power corrupts absolutely for those who are corruptible, but You are incorruptible. Your omnipotence is controlled by Your love.
You protect us (Psalm 91:1-2), You meet all our needs (Philippians 4:19), You give us the strength for ALL that You command us to do (Philippians 4:13). You extend Your power to us; You have given us the power to do all that You want us to do. We can literally do everything through Christ that is consistent with Your nature and Your will. You are omnipotent and we are able.