Relevant Life

1Pe 5:6-11 GW  Be humbled by God’s power so that when the right time comes he will honor you.  (7)  Turn all your anxiety over to God because he cares for you.  (8)  Keep your mind clear, and be alert. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion as he looks for someone to devour.  (9)  Be firm in the faith and resist him, knowing that other believers throughout the world are going through the same kind of suffering.  (10)  God, who shows you his kindness and who has called you through Christ Jesus to his eternal glory, will restore you, strengthen you, make you strong, and support you as you suffer for a little while.  (11)  Power belongs to him forever. Amen.

God’s power or might is always working and always performing. The good news, God desires to fill us with his power. Peter explains the result of God’s power operating in our lives. Below is the break down.

1. Power of God humble me. When we see the power of God work in our lives; we can’t help but to be humbled in his presence. God’s might can not be conquered or weakened. His power never fails.

2. Power of God free me from worry.  When the power of God is working in our lives; we don’t have to be overwhelmed by the cares of the world. We can put our trust in the Lord who has the power to squash our circumstances with is little toe.

3. Power of God keep my mind on you. The Power of God allows us to keep our focus on him and on his holy works. As his power is working in us then we can be more alert to the evil around us.

4. Power of God give me strength to overcome temptation from the enemy. The reality in the world today is that the enemy and his army desires to cause havoc among the masses. We wrestle not against flesh and blood. Our battle is in the spiritual. We need God’s infinite power to overcome temptation from these invisible forces.

5. Power of God restore me. God’s power can repair and fix the brokenness inside of you. His makes you perfect in his sight through the blood of Christ.

6. Power of God give me strength. Apostle Paul understood that when he was weak that God’s power would give him strength. It is the same with us. Our weaknesses reveal His strength.

7. Power of God help me to victory. Jesus won the victory over death and sin on the Cross. His power surges through our spiritual being. All we have to do is except His power to victory.

8. Power of God never runs out. Better than nuclear power, the power of God never runs out. It runs forever and cannot be extinguished.