Omnipotent

“So long as we do not look beyond the earth, we are quite pleased with our own righteousness, wisdom, and virtue; we address ourselves in the most flattering terms, and seem only less than demigods. But should we once begin to raise our thoughts to God, and reflect what kind of Being he is, and how absolute the perfection of that righteousness, and wisdom, and virtue, to which, as a standard, we are bound to be conformed, what formerly delighted us by its false show of righteousness will become polluted with the greatest iniquity.” -John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion: Book 1, chapter 1

During this time of solitude, we’d like to examine the Omnipotence of God (meaning God has all power) in order that we can, as John Calvin suggests, be less delighted in our own righteousness, wisdom and virtue and get a taste of God. We will never be able to fully know God (he is God after all), but the pursuit of knowing him, draws us ever closer to him.

Meditation

Read Psalm 33:6-22

Read Isaiah 40:9-26

We live in a world that values power. Powerful people get to make decisions and can control the outcome of businesses, politics, and so many other things in our lives. Yet, it is important to remember that the power of people is not outside the power of God.

Read Daniel 4

Confession

So often we put our hope in powers that fail us. Or we are given power and we forget that it is a gift to use for God’s glory. David, a king who was picked by God because he was “a man after God’s own heart” wrote Psalm 51 after he abused his power and committed adultery.

Read Psalm 51

Invite the Holy Spirit to reveal to you where you have placed your hope in powers that will fail you. Ask the Spirit to uncover the pieces of your life where you have been given power that you have misused or held to tightly. Share your heart with God, even the things that you aren’t proud of. It is when we are most vulnerable with God, that He is able to finally begin the work of redeeming the shadowy corners. God is not afraid of our mess.

The rest of the time is for you and God. Invite Him to speak or sit with Him in companionable silence.

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