Kept by the Power of God
What does it mean to be kept by the power of God?
There is surely no more comforting truth in the word of God than that He guarantees to keep His children from the present moment of time until they arrive harmlessly and safely in Heaven.
We are very weak, for we need to be kept; but, at the same time, it is a most comforting word, for it tells us we are worth keeping. God counts us a treasure worth keeping. It has a wonderful power to give energy to believers. Rightly viewed, it bears on the interests of holiness in a wonderful manner. There may be ups and downs in the extent of our faith and of our love, but we cannot be lost, for we are ‘kept by the power of God.’ The word throws emphasis on the mighty power that grasps us and keeps us; it is fortified by the power of God. It is God’s own power that surrounds us and nothing shall pull us out of His hand.
God’s power is the power that dwells within every born-again believer and vitalizes their life and ministry. It is the very energy of the life of God himself. It is the supernatural energy that proceeds from God’s being.
Does the Holy Spirit give us power?
2 Timothy 1:7 encourages us: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity but of power, love, and self-discipline.”The power that the Holy Spirit gives us is something that reflects in the natural as well as the supernatural. He gives us power, love, and a sound mind. This scripture is a powerful reminder that we need. There’s no end to things that bring us great fear in this life. But this passage reminds us that God has given us the power to not only face those challenges but overcome them.
God is not just powerful, He is the All-powerful, the Almighty. He has all power and every other power, including the power of the devil, is under His power.
How do you maintain God’s power?
- By virtue of a relationship.
- Prayer.
- Fasting.
- Obedience.
- Faith.
- Death to self.
- Surrender