Ominpotent

Good Morning! 

God is omnipotent! 

You may find it strange that I begin today’s Good Morning message with such a statement … but it is true and we should always acknowledge the fact.  What brings about this exclamation is today’s verse of the day on Biblegateway:

In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. Luke 2:1, 4-5 ESV

What makes me exclaim that God is omnipotent?  Well, let’s read Micah 5:2:

But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah,
    who are too little to be among the clans of Judah,
from you shall come forth for me
    one who is to be ruler in Israel,
whose coming forth is from of old,
    from ancient days.

The decree from Caesar Augustus was not happenstance.  God was moving to fulfill the prophecy of Micah that was given centuries before and to fulfill the promise He had given to David.  The Messiah was to be born in Bethlehem and to be born from the lineage of David.  Think about how impossible it would be for a human to accomplish both of these promises.  God can and God did! 

But what does that mean for us?  Think about the promises God has made in His Word that apply to you.  Do you really believe that His Word is true … that you can rely upon God to fulfill the promises He made to you?  You can!  He has. And He will.  If you truly believe God’s promises, you can walk in confidence … even in the most difficult of times … because you know He is powerful enough to keep them.

Have a great weekend … the weekend before Christmas.  I am sure the malls will be hopping with people doing their last-minute shopping.  I hope you will take the time to gather with your brothers and sisters in Christ to worship and adore Him. God bless …

Mr. Jim

  

Prayer: Dear Father, everything we are is in Your capable and powerful hands. Guide us in our steps so that we might see Your power and glory every day. Teach us to rely upon Your power to live out our days.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Scripture for today: Luke 2:1, 4-5; Micah 5:2