noun 1. physical strength and force exerted by something or someone. "the power of the storm"
2. energy that is produced by mechanical, electrical, or other means and used to operate a device. "generating power from waste"
3. the ability to do something or act in a particular way, especially as a faculty or quality. "the power of speech"
4. the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events. "My boss had me under his power"
verb 1. supply (a device) with mechanical or electrical energy. "the car is powered by a fuel-injected 3.0-liter engine" 2. move or travel with great speed or force. "he powered past the defenseman toward the goal"
Life Questions
The creation and exertion of power has a profound effect upon our lives at many levels. Managing, containing, utilizing and tapping into power systems is a significant part of our primal and modern existence as human beings. Used and misused it is a struggle that we battle with every day. How do you perceive and manage the pursuit for power in your own life and world around you? Consider some of these key verses from God's word on the topic of power.
Exodus 9:16 But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might show you my power and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.
Job 12:13 ‘To God belong wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his.
Job 26:14 And these are but the outer fringe of his works; how faint the whisper we hear of him! Who then can understand the thunder of his power?’
Psalm 29:4 The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is majestic.
Psalm 66:7 He rules for ever by his power, his eyes watch the nations – let not the rebellious rise up against him.
Psalm 77:14 You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples.
Isaiah 40:29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
Jeremiah 32:17 ‘Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.
Matthew 13:54 Coming to his home town, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. ‘Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?’ they asked.
John 13:3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God;
Romans 8:38, 39 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 1:18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
1 Corinthians 6:14 By his power God raised the Lord from the dead, and he will raise us also. 2 Corinthians 4:7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.
Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
1 Peter 5:11 To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.
Faith Questions
The development of cell phones in the past 25 years has impacted our lives' dramatically. Yet, without a charge and connection to a power source they are completely useless. Do you consider your connection to God and God's word to be the ultimate power source in your life?