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Living by God’s Power Poem Devotional

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Sept 10                                                               The Power of God’s Word
For the kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk. It is living by God’s power.
-1 Corinthians 4:20 (NLT)
LIVING BY GOD’S POWER
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you believe that God loves you so much?
Is your life peaceful or full of grudge?
The moment you trust Christ as your Savior
He will fulfill his promises and you will be a victor.
The kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk
It requires believers to choose the road of love to walk
You must completely depend on his grace, mercy and power
That is how you defeat the enemy and make the devil cower.
There are a lot of believers who do not have a clue what is required of Christians once they put their trust in the Lord. I can understand unbelievers who don’t know but it’s sad to see many Christians who do a lot of talking but no walking. So many lives are compromised when we don’t walk our talks. The book of James challenges us and tells us that faith without good deeds is dead.
The apostle Paul stressed so much that to be able to enter God’s kingdom, we have to heavily rely on God’s power. We can never trust our own selves because our nature is sinful.
PRAYER
Lord, teach me to rely on you alone in all things.
REFLECTION
Why does God require dependence on him so badly?

LIVING BY GOD’S POWER Poem Devotional

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May 21 The Power of God’s Word
For the kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God’s power.
–1 Corinthians 4:20 (NLT)
LIVING BY GOD’S POWER
Do you live in the standards set by this world?
Do you depend on God’s power shown in his word?
For the kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk
It is about believing and following Jesus’ walk.
Can you discern the wisdom that God provides?
Do you listen to all the things he reveals and confides?
Living by God’s power is accepting the spirit within
It is by walking in love that we can be free and redeemed.
The world we live in puts much emphasis on “power.” Everyone wants a bite of this power. The clamor for recognition, success, wealth, possessions have all led to a life of corruption and conflict. Each one wants to prove who is better at something. In God’s economy, power is only granted to those who seek the Lord.
It is the power to let go and surrender every need, craving and desire our hearts yearn for.
The bible tells us to live in God’s power. How can we live by his power? We can look at how Jesus lived amongst us. He was the son of God, yet he did not exercise any of his powers, he surrendered to his father’s will.
PRAYER
Lord, show me how to humbly surrender.
REFLECTION
Why is humility essential in salvation?