God's Power Over All

God's power over all is illustrated in the Bible. "Does not the potter have power over the clay, from the same lump to make one vessel for honor and another for dishonor?" (Romans 9:21). The potter is an image of God. We are like clay in his hands. The analogy of the potter reveals how God is omnipotent. As the potter has power over the clay, so God has power over all.

God's power over all is seen in creation. The Bible declares, "It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves" (Psalm 100:3). The power of God is revealed in all of creation. Those who refuse to acknowledge God as the Creator over all must be left with the foolish conclusion that nothing made everything. Yet, God's creation reveals God's power over all.

God's power over all is revealed in Christ. After the resurrection, Christ declared all power given unto him in heaven and on earth (Matthew 28:18). That reveals the deity of Christ. Only God has power over all. God's power is revealed in our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, Jesus "the same Lord over all is rich unto all who call upon him" (Romans 10:12).

God's power over all is experienced in salvation (Romans 1:16). The apostle Paul is our example. He testified, "But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace, to reveal his Son in me" (Gal. 1:15-16). He became a new creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). He was transformed by the power of God in Christ (Romans 12:1-2). 

Be Firm In Your Faith

Your faith will be tested by the world. It will be mocked by the scoffer. It will be threatened by life situations. Nevertheless, faith's firm foundation will not change with the times, break under pressure, nor crumble into doubt and unbelief. Faith is a gift of God upon a constant, firm foundation. Faith stands upon the truth of God. "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God" (Romans 10:17).

The most important part of a house is not what the eyes can see. By far, the most important part of any house is a firm foundation. Otherwise, the house is subject to many hazards. So it is with our faith. Faith must have a firm foundation or it will not stand the test of time. 

"You have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus" (2 Timothy 3:15). Our faith has a firm foundation upon the Lord Jesus Christ, according to the Holy Scriptures.

The Bible is a firm foundation. All Scripture is inspired by the Holy Spirit. Our faith stands upon a firm foundation. Faith based upon anything else cannot survive the test of time. "But the word of our God stands forever" (Isaiah 40:8). Our faith stands firm, because the word of God stands forever.