Most electrically powered tools are not very useful when unplugged. The saw won’t cut, the toaster won’t toast, the radio won’t play music and the computer won’t turn on to use. So without a source of power, they become ineffective. We must recognize our source of power, and it is NOT the ‘god within us’ or the power we have inside or any other freaky ideas. Our power comes from the only true source- God Almighty and it is His power! His power is what makes us effective.
God hath spoken once, Twice have I heard this, That power belongeth unto God. Ps. 62:11 ASV
And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power. 1Cor.
He hath made the earth by his power... Jer. 10:12
(Jesus) lives by God's power. We are weak with him, but by God's power we will live for you. 2Cor. 13:4 ISV
I have to admit this week has not been a very ‘God’ exciting week, but that could be because I have had difficulty plugging in to Him with my whole schedule being chaotic. Really, that’s just an excuse for my lack of effort in making sufficient time to spend with Him. And so here I sit feeling weak, powerless and ineffectual; that’s what happens when you’re not plugged in.
When the world creeps in and we realize what’s happened, it is time to alter our trajectory back to the direction the Lord wants us- on His path. As Rev. 2:4 indicates we need to return to our first love (remember the one you always wanted to see, thought about constantly, and made a way to spend lots of time together with). The Lord will help us, “For God is at work within you, helping you want to obey him, and then helping you do what he wants.” Pp. 2:13 TLB
His power will work through us, but only if we remain plugged in Him. And his power isn’t as weak like an electrical outlet, but He is omnipotent (Rev. 19:6) and His power greater than all the stars combined. This is the power He will use in our lives for His purposes…
but only if we allow it…
and if we stay plugged in.
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. Eph. 3:20, 21