Demonstrating God's Power

When Paul faced the magician Elymas, the power of God revealed itself in undeniable ways. Yet God’s power today may not always look miraculous in the same sense — sometimes it appears through forgiveness, endurance, joy in suffering, or peace that defies understanding. These are the quiet miracles that testify to God’s reality in our lives.

Jesus promised His followers: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you” (Acts 1:8). That power is not for our glory, but for His. It enables us to love the unlovable, stand firm in trials, and bring light into darkness. Every time we choose faith over fear, obedience over comfort, or kindness over revenge, we show the power of the gospel at work in us.
 
The world needs to see not just what we believe, but how that belief transforms us. Our transformed lives become living proof of God’s power to redeem, heal, and restore.

Scripture:
1 Corinthians 2:4 - My message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power
 
Ephesians 3:20 - Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us
 
Application:
Think of an area in your life where you need God’s strength. Surrender it to Him in prayer today. Look for a way to serve someone this week that points to God’s love and power.
 
Prayer:
God, work through me to display Your strength, not mine. Let my life be a testimony to what You can do when a person is surrendered to You. Use my weakness as a stage for Your glory.