A LITTLE POWER = A LOT OF CHANGE!

In Joppa, a woman named Tabitha had died and was placed in an upstairs room in preparation for burial. Upon hearing that a man of God was nearby, they called for him to come as soon as possible. Here is what happened when he went into the room.

Peter sent them all out of the room; then, he got down on his knees and prayed. Turning toward the dead woman, he said, “Tabitha, get up.” She opened her eyes and, seeing Peter; she sat up. He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Then he called for the believers, especially the widows, and presented her to them alive. This became known all over Joppa, and many people believed in the Lord. (Acts 9:40-42 NIV) 

Because of this one miracle, a lot of people in Joppa believed in the Lord! How many people do you know who desperately need a touch from the Lord? We are in the last days, and much needs to happen to fulfill what God has told us regarding the bride of Christ. I believe that we are coming into a time of God manifesting his power on earth as never before! People will soon have a clear picture of God and his love because of his bride! Apostle Paul said, “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her 26to make her holy, cleansing b her by the washing with water through the word, 27and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless. Eph 5:25-27. God is the one preparing his bride for himself, and therefore, the job will get done! God is going to do something in us that’s amazing and powerful – take a look!

Ephesians 1:18-21 “18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, 20 which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21 far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.

Wow! That is so intense and exciting! The same power that raised Jesus Christ from the dead is available to you and me (those who believe)! Yes! God is calling us to walk in what he has already given us! Do you hear him calling? Oh, that the world would get a taste of how good he is!

In the first scripture above, it said. “This became known all over Joppa, and many people believed in the Lord.” Make no mistake; when God’s power shows up, a lot of people will experience great change, and many will come to the Lord! I believe it is time for us to live in the power that God has already declared to be ours! Remember, Jesus said, “I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.” Mat 16:18b. The power of God is not something we can make happen; God is going to finish the work he started! Without advertising or special promotions, Jesus had crowds so large that no building would have sufficed. Soon, I believe that we, as the body of Christ, be more skilled in the power of God than we are at advertising and promoting our churches through social media! Oh yes! We are going to be a church that reflects the heart, mind, and nature of God! As you go about your day today, please don’t forget this encouraging thought…

A LITTLE POWER = A LOT OF CHANGE!