. 24 The LORD of hosts has sworn saying, “Surely, just as I have intended so it has happened, and just as I have planned so it will stand, 25 to break Assyria in My land, and I will trample him on My mountains. In verse 7, David indicates God not only created the heavens, He controls them. Everything is backwards from the way it started. God's Grace Mysterious Ways: A Letter-Perfect Gift for a Cancer Patient. Abraham had a resurrection faith, just as we are to have (see Romans 10:9 ). Trials put God's power on display. . ~ Hebrews 11:1 . 11 But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who indwells you (Romans 8:8-11). An individual’s grasp of the power of God will transform his thinking and his actions. (Romans 9:22). But God asked another question in response to Moses, a question vitally important to every Christian today: 23 And the LORD said to Moses, “Is the LORD’S power limited? In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your path." Proverbs 3:5-6 "What ever you do, whether in word or deed, do it in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him." Colossians 3:17 . Found inside – Page 115When we admit defeat , we allow new energy to rush in . ... Nature teaches us to be humble as we watch its beauty as well as its destructive power . ... Acknowledging God's power is essential if one is on a spiritual path . Rahab the outsider. We see the people of God offer sacrifices before, during, and after . Inhale as you say— Lord Jesus, I receive your truth. Thanksgiving is a time of celebration and reflection on the goodness of God. We begin the first section with a confirmation of God's supreme power (B1). (12) He is able to protect (Psalm 79:1; 91:1) or rescue us (Psalm 79:11). In the same way, as we see the new territory that God lays out in our lives individually, and as the church, we have to acknowledge his promises and his power. GotQuestions.org. (2) He can therefore do all things (Matthew 19:26; Mark 14:36). Found inside – Page 59It is this sequence of events that led him to give his wonderful testimony of praise to God . In fact , this sickness or affliction in chapter 4 ... Nebuchadnezzar acknowledging God's power ( 2:47 ) . In chapter 3 , a policy decision is ... 9 And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may dwell in me (2 Corinthians 12:8-9). In a word, David tells his readers God will, so to speak, move heaven and earth to deliver one of His children in distress. Faith Church Yonkers. (3) In a simple proclamation of the gospel (Romans 1:16). And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. How important is it for us to be clear and to follow God's plan? 7 He causes the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; Who makes lightnings for the rain; Who brings forth the wind from His treasuries. Do they know the history of God’s people? Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. Out of the Depths (De Profundis) Psalm 130 Psalm 130 has a long liturgical history, first in Israel and then in the church where it is has been put to many musical texts. Quotes tagged as "god-s-presence" Showing 1-30 of 43. In His first coming, a few men were given an occasional glimpse of the full power of our Lord (see Mark 9:1-8; 2 Peter 1:16-19). Found insideAre you able to offer faithful worship to God in spite of your circumstances? Why or why not? ... When we acknowledge and accept God's power and love, even through hardship and loss, our natural response is true worship. 13 While David seems to be speaking poetically and figuratively here, we can find a number of instances in the Scriptures where God did summon the forces of nature to deliver His people. 7 Then the earth shook and quaked; and the foundations of the mountains were trembling And were shaken, because He was angry. You have changed my name and my whole identity. Where is the debater of this age? Found inside – Page 112They're gifts from God, and we need to thank Him. Five: Zero in on one bad habit, and then ask God to help you overcome it. Pray for strength and discipline, but also for divine assistance, acknowledging God's power. It is secondly an expression of submission on the part of these men to the will of God, which may be to deliver them from the fire or to deliver them through a fiery death (compare Philippians 1:19-24): 16 Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego answered and said to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to give you an answer concerning this matter. Note the greatness of God's power as shown by His works. For we also are weak in Him, yet we shall live with Him because of the power of God [directed] toward you (2 Corinthians 13:4). Many of us want to have numbers because we believe there is strength in numbers. His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And His dominion is from generation to generation . 17 He delivered me from my strong enemy, And from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me. (2.) Verse 6 states the power of God in creating the world, emphasizing that all this took place by the mere speaking of a word (see Genesis 1:3ff. To Experience God's Power, We Must Not Discount God's Ability to Accomplish the Impossible. Open heaven wide and pour out the rain of Your Holy Spirit . It is our only sure defense. 6 “Thy right hand, O LORD, is majestic in power, Thy right hand, O LORD, shatters the enemy” (Exodus 15:6).11 “Who is like Thee among the gods, O LORD? God's primary means for giving us guidance is in the Bible. He could serve as commander and chief while between the sheets, and it is just here, between the sheets, that David lost the biggest battle of his life. (10) He is able to defend us, to overcome our enemies (Psalm 59:9-11). .” (Matthew 6:13). 30 Thus the LORD saved Israel that day from the hand of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the seashore. (v1) A seasoned Joshua seizes the moment and the direction from the Lord. Abram lived, and Sarai did not become another man’s wife. Ask for it, and expect to happen in God’s time and way. Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 1The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands. While imprisoned in Jerusalem, Jeremiah was instructed by God to redeem a field in Judah from a relative, even though the period of the nation’s captivity in Babylon had already commenced. Found inside – Page 56Acknowledge Lord , and depart from evil . ... To acknowledge God is , there- Lord ” is true wisdom ( Job xxviii . ... has this other advantage — that it leads to and sees in God power , wisdom , providence , the departure from evil ( ch ... 43 it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; (1 Corinthians 15:43), 5 in beatings, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in sleeplessness, in hunger, (2 Corinthians 6:5), 6 in purity, in knowledge, in patience, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in genuine love, (2 Corinthians 6:6), 7 in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and the left, (2 Corinthians 6:7). And in verses 10 and following, David goes on to tell us God likewise controls the affairs of men; God is in control of history. 3 You shall have no other gods before Me. When God rescued the nation Israel from their bondage in Egypt, He led them into the wilderness, where the “menu” was a miraculous provision of manna. (15) He is able to establish us as His saints (Romans 16:25). Persephone (Roman name: Proserpina) - Wife of Hades. Nonetheless, she saves these men. To Experience God's Power, We Must Not Discount God's Ability to Accomplish the Impossible. 1 Then God spoke all these words, saying, 2 “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. Prayer is a startling invitation—one that, after 30 years of following Jesus, I still struggle to accept. 7 of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of God’s grace which was given to me according to the working of His power (Ephesians 3:7). 9 For this reason also, since the day we heard [of it], we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please [Him] in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in light (Colossians 1:9-12). Why is it important for us to know that enemies will attempt to derail or destroy God's plans? If the feeding of the 5,000 seems difficult, imagine feeding this hugh congregation. Found insideAccording to O'Brien, Job challenges God's goodness, morality, and justice while acknowledging God's wisdom and power. Yet, God, in God's response to Job, only discusses God's wisdom and God's power while ignoring Job's challenge to ... 17 “‘Ah Lord GOD! They saw this deliverance as proof of God’s power and assurance of their entrance into the land as God had promised. (1) All power belongs to God—“Thine is the power. In response to their grumbling, God promised to give this great company a diet of meat for an entire month. So we are. God continually asks us to “walk by faith and not by sight”. They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. God's power was demonstrated for us at the resurrection of Christ. We need God's captivating power and presence in our cities and in our personal lives. She had no other God relationship that we know of (until Verse 8!). After having first displayed His power at creation, God’s second great demonstration of power is seen at the Exodus. Effective Prayer Starts With Acknowledging God's Character. They will know You planted this in my heart. Lord, release Your glorious power against the enemy (Exodus 15:6).Let power and might be released from Your hand (1 Chronicles 29:12).Scatter the enemy by Your power (Psalm 59:11).Rule over Your enemies through Your power (Psalm 66:7). And so in the later books of the Old Testament, the creation of the world and the creation of the nation Israel (by means of the exodus) becomes a major theme. Found inside – Page 85It begins by acknowledging God's power and righteousness evident in creation, and the threat such power poses to those who provoke God's anger by sinning against God's Law (Pr Man 1-5). But, the author declares, this same God is “kind, ... To declare is to make something known, to acknowledge what exists, to proclaim the truth of what is. Such a prospect makes for a great and exciting life! How often we excuse our sin by appealing to our human inability. Throughout the Bible, we can see a pattern of public expression of gratitude. How do we envision Joshua might have felt at this moment? Found inside – Page 35judgment upon her husband for thus refusing to acknowledge His power . ... I knew , Sir , that what my wife said was true , and yet I wouldn't humble myself to acknowledge God's power by going to church to pray to Him , and now He has ... 14 The peoples have heard, they tremble; Anguish has gripped the inhabitants of Philistia. They acknowledge God (or the "Creator," the "Supreme Ruler of the Universe," etc.) This is not the way the church operates today. Throughout Scripture, the creation of the world is cited as a compelling testimony of the power of God. (14) God’s power and those who oppose God and His servants. 14 And He sent out His arrows, and scattered them, And lightning flashes in abundance, and routed them. 6 In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried to my God for help; He heard my voice out of His temple, and my cry for help before Him came into His ears. Not only is she a woman (with few rights in those days) but she is also a prostitute-despised. Rahab had a heart for God and as a result has a prominent place in the roll call of faith. 14 Now God has not only raised the Lord, but will also raise us up through His power (1 Corinthians 6:14). Found inside – Page 41If you really want to tame greed, you had better order your financial affairs according to God's wisdom and Word. God's program for property ... you are acknowledging God's rule over your personal finances. ... 41 LIVING IN GOD'S POWER. 10 He smote many nations, and slew mighty kings, 11 Sihon, king of the Amorites, and Og, king of Bashan, And all the kingdoms of Canaan; 12 And He gave their land as a heritage, A heritage to Israel His people (Psalms 135:5-12). How about you? 1.2 | Reverently Adore God (continued) 1.3 Acknowledge God's Eternality and Omnipresence; 1.4 Recognize God's Perfect Knowledge and Unsearchable Wisdom; 1.5 Acknowledge God's Incontestable Sovereignty and Irresistible Power; 1.6 Acknowledge God's Purity and Justice; 1.7 Acknowledge God's Unchanging Truth and Greatness Do you agree that nature shows God's divine nature? This is recorded in Genesis 1. Found inside – Page 90On the one hand, 'Umar denied his human master's power over him by acknowledging God's power over all things. By placing his life in God's hands he also avails himself of divine protection. Divine providence also softens the inhumanity ... In the natural, one would expect Rahab-“the prostitute”- to turn these men over to the king right away. Bob is a pastor/teacher and elder at Community Bible Chapel in Richardson, Texas, and has contributed many of his Bible study series for use by the Foundation. God's transcendence distinguishes him from the created order and puts things in their right perspective. Through the “weakness” of a cross, God brought salvation to men. He has all power over all things at all times and in all ways. Moses has died and Joshua is now in leadership. 3 So David sent and inquired about the woman. . 64 Jesus said to him, “You have said it [yourself]; nevertheless I tell you, hereafter you shall see THE SON OF MAN SITTING AT THE RIGHT HAND OF POWER, and COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF HEAVEN” (Matthew 26:64). 34 But at the end of that period I, Nebuchadnezzar, raised my eyes toward heaven, and my reason returned to me, and I blessed the Most High and praised and honored Him who lives forever; for His dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom [endures] from generation to generation. The proper fear of the LORD is based upon acknowledging God's right to judge as well as His willingness to show mercy. We find the power of God in the cross, which is manifested in the person of Jesus Christ: “…to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God” (1 Corinthians 1:24, NKJV). Develops the Spirit's Fruit Knowing God's Will The Importance of God's Will for Eternity Matthew 7:21-23 Found inside – Page 402Far from diminishing God's power, such self-limitation would be the exercise of an important power. ... By way of reply to the earlier rationale for acknowledging God's ability to do evil, it has been argued that God's praiseworthiness ... " God has spoken once, twice I have heard this: That power belongs to God. When I called, [why] was there none to answer? 4 You shall not make for yourself an idol, or any likeness of what is in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the water under the earth. God does not come to us needy and wanting, but rather he comes to "revive the spirit of the lowly and the heart of the contrite" (Isa 57:15). When God allows me to step into a trial, he may be getting ready to work for his glory. God is omnipotent; He is all-powerful. 36 Out of the heavens He let you hear His voice to discipline you; and on earth He let you see His great fire, and you heard His words from the midst of the fire. It is very important to understand that these verses represent the gospel of the kingdom of God. But in the end, his firm belief in God’s power enabled him to act in a way that makes him a model of faith for all Christians. Found inside – Page 27It means practicing sincere humility before God , continually acknowledging God's power and holiness , and our need for him . A meek person is a strong person in the sight of God , a person of understanding . They confessed that their deliverance proved God to be God alone, and the word of their deliverance would strike terror in the hearts of the other nations. (Paul just suggests two.) The people were awe-struck by the evidences of His power: 43a And they were all amazed at the greatness of God (Luke 9:43a). And my majesty and splendor were restored to me for the glory of my kingdom, and my counselors and my nobles began seeking me out; so I was reestablished in my sovereignty, and surpassing greatness was added to me. It is our only sure defense. Section 1: All Power Belongs to God. (1 Cor. 2. Typically we will recognize God's powerful presence by the fruits of the Spirit in us, by godly virtue. 4 In the name of our Lord Jesus, when you are assembled, and I with you in spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus, (1 Corinthians 5:4). Rahab could "act like you know". Rahab could “act like you know”. If we really understood and believed in the power of God, we would not believe the lies of the “good-life gospeleers,” those hucksters who line their own pockets by assuring donors that God is standing by with all His power, eager to do their bidding. The great test of Abraham’s life came when God called him to take this son, the son in whom all Abraham’s hopes rested, and sacrifice him on Mount Moriah (Genesis 22:1-19). No wonder the Psalmist said, “My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him” (Psalm 62:5, NKJV). Fr. Found insideHis language became one of acknowledging God's sovereignty, God's power, and God's might. His language was also one of worship and reverence for God. He never once tried to share in God's glory; he was very careful to give God all the ... We would not minimize Satan’s power, but neither would we overstate his power. Embracing an Intimate Relationship with God, Enjoying a Life that Echoes into Eternity. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him. God's power is not engaged to help those that fight against him. Through weak and unimpressive methods, the gospel is proclaimed, trusting in the power of God to convince and convert sinners. 2:4-5) For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power. Remember Gideon? People acknowledge God in many and varied ways. . Power Text "Therefore God also has highly exalted Him & given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, & of those on earth, & of those under the earth, & that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father" Philippians 2:9-11 Acknowledging God's name. Found inside – Page 133Of the famous “twelve steps” in the Alcoholics Anonymous Program, seven involve acknowledging God's power and the necessity for God's help in recovery: the second step requires believing that God can restore us to (nonalcoholic) sanity, ... What does it mean to us that God would work through a prostitute…someone that society would despise? We also read in Ephesians that our source of power is God: “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think according to the power that works in us” (Ephesians 3:20, NKJV). God may be a spirit, he may be invisible to our eyes, but the creation reveals some of God's invisible qualities to us. 17 For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, “FOR THIS VERY PURPOSE I RAISED YOU UP, TO DEMONSTRATE MY POWER IN YOU, AND THAT MY NAME MIGHT BE PROCLAIMED THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE EARTH” (Romans 9:17). We overcome it not by our strength, but by God's power, the shield of faith given to us as His gift (Ephesians 2:8). [These are] in accordance with the working of the strength of His might . "And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith." ~ Matthew 21:22 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. When we acknowledge God’s mighty power, he will answer us with awesome deeds. 7 He gathers the waters of the sea together as a heap; He lays up the deeps in storehouses. 20 Bible Verses about Acknowledging God . A Psalm of David the servant of the LORD, who spoke to the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul.) 20. (4) By the exercise of spiritual gifts (Ephesians 3:7). When we are first introduced to David, he is ready to do battle with Goliath, the giant who arrogantly spoke blasphemously against God. 15 Then the chiefs of Edom were dismayed; the leaders of Moab, trembling grips them; All the inhabitants of Canaan have melted away. Later, Moses would remind the second generation of Israelites of this great event and of the power of God to which it bore witness: 32 “Indeed, ask now concerning the former days which were before you, since the day that God created man on the earth, and [inquire] from one end of the heavens to the other. 24 then [comes] the end, when He delivers up the kingdom to the God and Father, when He has abolished all rule and all authority and power (1 Corinthians 15:24). He received a directive from God in Joshua 1; he's moving swiftly to follow God's direction. 10 And if Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, yet the spirit is alive because of righteousness. Or should all the fish of the sea be gathered together for them, to be sufficient for them?” (Numbers 11:21-22). But if you will not worship, you will immediately be cast into the midst of a furnace of blazing fire; and what god is there who can deliver you out of my hands?” (Daniel 3:14-15, emphasis mine). Do we as believers have the same expectation as the Psalmist in our everyday living? 21 And Thou didst bring Thy people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs and with wonders, and with a strong hand and with an outstretched arm, and with great terror; 22 and gavest them this land, which Thou didst swear to their forefathers to give them, a land flowing with milk and honey. God has placed the lives of these men and the success of this mission in the hands of somebody society would despise. The limitlessness of God's power and knowledge can feel intimidating—similar to standing on the edge of ocean during a storm. Found insideA Year to Read the Bible and Ponder God's Story of Love and Grace Charlotte Vaughan Coyle ... So when they told the stories saying, “God said this” and “God did that,” it was one way of acknowledging God's power and sovereignty. (6) God’s delay in punishing evil-doers is not an indication of His inability to handle the situation, but an indication of His intention to demonstrate His power (Exodus 9:13-18; Romans 9:22). Jeremiah’s prayer in response to this action reveals his grasp of God’s power demonstrated in creation and in the exodus: 17 ‘Ah Lord GOD! But He makes it clear that in His second coming, all will see Him coming with power: 30 “And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the SON OF MAN COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF THE SKY with power and great glory” (Matthew 24:30). 29 And for this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me (Colossians 1:29). Power belongs to God. Allow me to suggest several ways the power of God intersects our lives today. Now you shall see whether My word will come true for you or not” (Numbers 11:23, emphasis mine). They do so because they speak of even greater events God is going to bring to pass, events which involve a “new creation,” and therefore require the power which only God, the Creator, has: 5 Thus says God the LORD, Who created the heavens and stretched them out, Who spread out the earth and its offspring, Who gives breath to the people on it, And spirit to those who walk in it, 6 I am the LORD, I have called you in righteousness, I will also hold you by the hand and watch over you, And I will appoint you as a covenant to the people, as a light to the nations, 7 To open blind eyes, to bring out prisoners from the dungeon, And those who dwell in darkness from the prison. Found inside – Page 5953:18 TRUSTING GOD Health for Body and Mind 1:2 teach...wisdom. ... The fear of the Lord involves acknowledging God's power and sovereignty. ... Wisdom derives joy from the works of God and condemns those who reject His will. (2) Recognizing the Bible teaches God is infinitely powerful should remove the word “impossible” from our vocabulary. Have we ever, like Joshua here, had a second chance from God to pursue those dreams and directions? Proverbs 18:10 states: "The name of Jehovah is a strong tower. 18 They confronted me in the day of my calamity, but the LORD was my stay. 13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 15:13). Invest your time, talent and treasure in heaven, “God has spoken once, twice I have heard this: That power belongs to God.” (Psalm 62:11, NKJV). Experiencing the Power of God. THE CHRISTIAN IS TO LIVE IN THE SPIRIT'S POWER Notice the outcome of living in the Spirit's power. It may well be these two events, whose descriptions are separated from each other in the Scriptures, are the result of the same failure on David’s part to go to war with his troops. 10 Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong (2 Corinthians 12:7-10). 37 For nothing will be impossible with God” (Luke 1:34-37). Because there was no “fear of God in that place” (Genesis 20:11), he thought God’s power was somehow nullified. II. 2 Now when evening came David arose from his bed and walked around on the roof of the king’s house, and from the roof he saw a woman bathing; and the woman was very beautiful in appearance. Consider these illustrations of the way God’s power transformed the lives of several men in the Bible. 26 This is the plan devised against the whole earth; and this is the hand that is stretched out against all the nations. 19 But I will come to you soon, if the Lord wills, and I shall find out, not the words of those who are arrogant, but their power. So, the more of His words that you receive, the more of the Spirit you . 15 Now if you are ready, at the moment you hear the sound of the horn, flute, lyre, trigon, psaltery, and bagpipe, and all kinds of music, to fall down and worship the image that I have made, [very well.] Do you agree that nature shows God's eternal power? 4 And my message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5 that your faith should not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God (1 Corinthians 2:2-5). Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion of what was known as the Italian Cohort, a devout man who feared God with all his household, gave alms generously to the people, and prayed continually to God. And Saul said to David, “Go, and may the LORD be with you” (1 Samuel 17:33, 36-37). Do I have a great sense of expectation and anticipation that God is at work in my life? Why does my lord seek this thing? What do they know of God’s power as expressed in Verse 10? We use persuasive techniques which sell soap and breakfast cereals. But when a famine came in the land, Abram made his way to Egypt, a decision which does not seem prompted by faith in God’s power or His promises. When Daniel refused to cease praying to his “God,” king Darius was reluctantly forced to cast him into a den of lions. 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man; 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; [and] that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fulness of God (Ephesians 1:18-19; 3:16-19). She is aware of God’s promises. 21. In this text, we see several people “act like they know”. speaking to God, in the restricted sense of the definition of prayer, a declaration is not a prayer because it is not a petition, it is not an asking God for something one needs or desires. The psalmist learned in his life experience with God, “By awesome deeds in righteousness You will answer us, O God of our salvation, You who are the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of the far-off seas” (Psalm 65:5, NKJV). God's Grace The Healing Power of Grief Dreams During the Pandemic. God doesn't give us an option to add Him to our collection of things we worship because He will not share His glory with anyone or anything. Scripture tells us, “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 1:18, NKJV). At the appointed time I will return to you, at this time next year, and Sarah shall have a son” (Genesis 18:13-14, emphasis mine). Earth and waters here below, we employ the marketing methods of our day and trust in lives. Striking instances are here given of the Egyptians, and Sarah were getting on in years, His! 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