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The power of God, a central theme throughout the Scriptures, is often depicted as being exerted in behalf of His saints—those who are set apart for His purposes. This divine power is not only a testament to God's omnipotence but also a demonstration of His covenantal faithfulness and love towards His people.

Old Testament Examples

In the Old Testament, the power of God is frequently manifested in miraculous deliverances and provisions for the saints. One of the most notable examples is the Exodus, where God delivered the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. In Exodus 14:21-22 , it is recorded, "Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove the sea back with a strong east wind and turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left." This miraculous event underscores God's power in delivering His people from oppression.

Another instance is found in the life of Elijah, where God's power is displayed in providing for the prophet during a time of drought. In 1 Kings 17:6 , it is written, "The ravens would bring him bread and meat in the morning and evening, and he would drink from the brook." Here, God's power is exerted to sustain His servant in a time of need.

New Testament Revelations

In the New Testament, the power of God is most profoundly revealed in the person and work of Jesus Christ. The miracles of Jesus, such as healing the sick, raising the dead, and calming the storm, are all manifestations of divine power exercised on behalf of those who believe. In Matthew 9:6 , Jesus declares, "But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins..." He then said to the paralytic, "Get up, pick up your mat, and go home." This passage highlights the authority and power of Christ to heal and forgive, underscoring His divine nature.

The resurrection of Jesus is the ultimate demonstration of God's power. In Romans 1:4 , Paul writes, "and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord." The resurrection not only affirms Christ's victory over sin and death but also assures believers of the power available to them through faith.

The Power of God in the Life of Believers

The power of God continues to be active in the lives of believers, enabling them to live victoriously and fulfill their divine calling. In Ephesians 1:19-20 , Paul prays for the saints to understand "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 and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms." This passage emphasizes that the same power that raised Christ from the dead is at work in believers, empowering them for service and spiritual growth.

Furthermore, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit is a testament to God's power in the believer's life. Acts 1:8 states, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." The Holy Spirit empowers believers to witness and live out their faith boldly.

Conclusion

The power of God, as exerted on behalf of the saints, is a profound expression of His love, faithfulness, and sovereignty. From the deliverance of Israel to the resurrection of Christ and the empowerment of believers, God's power is a constant source of strength and assurance for those who trust in Him.

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God's Barriers against Man's Sin
... altogether ineffectual, without the accompanying power of irresistible ... God has a
controversy with you; he tames ... nothing but his marvellous grace exerted in you ...
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The Resurrection of Lazarus
... four days, but many years, stinking in God's nostrils. ... Thou mayest try the power
of thy own boasted free ... in religion); but all thy efforts, exerted with never ...
/.../selected sermons of george whitefield/the resurrection of lazarus.htm

Ephesians iv. 32 and v. 1, 2
... And if thou shalt have it in thy power to save another, wilt thou ... This it is to
"imitate God.". ... Acts 20:31.) And if so great was the zeal he exerted in behalf ...
/.../homily xvii ephesians iv 32.htm

The Gospel Message in Antioch
... His learning, wisdom, and zeal exerted a powerful influence over the inhabitants ...
God has invested His church with special authority and power which no ...
/.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 16 the gospel message.htm

Introductory Essays
... be guided, and within what limits it was to be exerted. ... simply a response to the
word and promise of God. ... was in Luther's mind the sole creative power of the ...
/.../luther/first principles of the reformation/introductory essays.htm

Theology.
... of mercy (19), as well as of power and glory ... own; though things without life praise
God silently, by ... similar idea of the elevating influence exerted by natural ...
/.../daubney/the three additions to daniel a study/theology.htm

From the Close of the General Conference of 1800, to the End of ...
... their subsequent progress, and the influence they have exerted on society ... there were
remarkable displays of the power and grace of God, which eventuated ...
/.../chapter 5 from the close.htm

The Swiss Reformer.
... fervor than ever before; and his words exerted an unwonted ... had more fully experienced
in himself its renewing power. ... "Wherever there is faith in God, there God ...
/.../white/the great controversy between christ and satan /9 the swiss reformer.htm

The Swiss Reformer
... fervor than ever before; and his words exerted an unwonted ... had more fully experienced
in himself its renewing power. ... "Wherever there is faith in God, there God ...
/.../white/the great controversy/chapter 9 the swiss reformer.htm

The Pilgrim Fathers.
... Though the primitive faith and purity exerted a wide-spread ... state, of appealing to
the secular power in support of ... not, as in former ages, keep God's word from ...
/.../the great controversy between christ and satan /16 the pilgrim fathers.htm