Power and Authority (Part 1)

This is part 1 of a series on what the Bible has to say about power and authority. I'm beginning by reading all the verses that contain the word power. I've begun in the Old Testament, and I am amazed by the consistent theme of the word power. It's translated from numerous different Hebrew words, but in many of the verses, the theme is the same. Most verses refer to either God's power or man's power.  The verses that refer to God's power often mention how great God's power is or how unlimited it is. The verses that refer to man's power usually either refer to how limited it is or how it comes from God.

The message is clear: all power comes from God. Any power we have is from God, and is controlled and limited by God. Even Satan's power is limited by God. This means that we have no reason to boast in ourselves. Whatever we are able to do is because of what we've been given.

Thank You, Lord, that You are all powerful. Thank You that we have access to that power because Your Spirit lives inside us. Help us to remember that we can do nothing without You. Help us to completely depend on You.