Title: THE PURPOSE OF GOD'S POWER
By Rev. Samuel Arimoro
Main Text: Acts 10:38
Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:1-3, Luke 4:18-19, John 14:12, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5
INTRODUCTION:
The power of God is His supernatural ability given to believers through the Holy Spirit to accomplish His divine purpose on earth. Acts 10:38 describes how Jesus was "anointed with the Holy Spirit and power" and how He "went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil." This scripture reveals that God's power is given for a purpose—to bring transformation, healing, deliverance, and to destroy the works of the enemy. Today, we will explore the purpose of God's power and how we, as believers, are called to walk in that power.
1. GOD’S POWER ENABLES US TO DO GOOD WORKS
a) Power to Demonstrate God’s Love and Compassion:
God’s power enables us to reach out to those in need with acts of kindness and love (Luke 4:18-19).
b) Power to Bring Hope to the Hopeless:
Through acts of kindness, we share the hope of Christ with the world (Matthew 5:16).
c) Power to Heal the Broken-hearted:
Just as Jesus ministered to the broken-hearted, God’s power enables us to bring healing and comfort (Isaiah 61:1).
d) Power to Uplift and Encourage:
The power of God gives us the strength to speak words that encourage and uplift others.
Biblical Example: Jesus, through God’s power, went about doing good, showing compassion, and meeting the needs of others (Matthew 9:36).
2. GOD’S POWER IS GIVEN TO DESTROY THE WORKS OF THE DEVIL
a) Power to Set Captives Free:
God’s power frees those held in bondage by sin, addiction, or demonic oppression (Luke 4:18).
b) Power to Heal Sickness and Disease:
The purpose of God’s power includes healing those suffering from physical and spiritual afflictions (Matthew 10:1).
c) Power to Break Generational Curses:
God’s power breaks the chains of generational strongholds, bringing freedom to families (Galatians 3:13-14).
d) Power to Silence the Enemy:
God’s power overcomes every plan and scheme of the devil, silencing the enemy’s accusations (Isaiah 54:17).
Biblical Example: Jesus cast out demons and healed the sick, breaking the power of darkness in people’s lives (Luke 13:11-13).
3. GOD’S POWER EQUIPS BELIEVERS FOR MINISTRY
a) Power to Preach the Gospel Boldly:
Through God’s power, believers are empowered to proclaim the message of salvation without fear (Acts 1:8).
b) Power to Operate in Spiritual Gifts:
God’s power activates spiritual gifts, enabling believers to minister effectively (1 Corinthians 12:4-11).
c) Power to Discern and Overcome Spiritual Forces:
The Holy Spirit gives us the power to discern and defeat forces of evil (Ephesians 6:12).
d) Power to Serve Others Selflessly:
God’s power enables us to serve with humility, putting others before ourselves (Philippians 2:3-4).
Biblical Example: The apostles, filled with God’s power, preached with boldness and performed signs and wonders (Acts 4:31-33).
4. GOD’S POWER ENABLES US TO LIVE HOLY AND VICTORIOUS LIVES
a) Power to Resist Temptation:
God’s power helps us overcome the flesh and live a life of purity (1 Corinthians 10:13).
b) Power to Walk in Obedience to God:
The Holy Spirit empowers us to follow God’s commands and align with His will (Ezekiel 36:27).
c) Power to Overcome Trials and Challenges:
Through God’s power, we find strength to endure and overcome life’s obstacles (2 Corinthians 12:9).
d) Power to Reflect Christ’s Character:
God’s power transforms us to become more like Christ in our actions and attitudes (Galatians 5:22-23).
Biblical Example: The life of Stephen, empowered by the Holy Spirit, reflected God’s grace, wisdom, and courage (Acts 6:8).
5. GOD’S POWER BRINGS GLORY TO HIS NAME
a) Power to Reveal God’s Majesty:
Through miracles, healing, and deliverance, God’s power displays His greatness and majesty (Psalm 145:6).
b) Power to Draw People to Christ:
God’s power, manifested in our lives, becomes a witness that draws others to faith in Jesus (John 12:32).
c) Power to Encourage Worship and Praise:
As people witness the power of God, their hearts are stirred to worship and glorify Him (Psalm 86:9).
d) Power to Testify of God’s Goodness:
Through testimonies of His power, we bear witness to God’s faithfulness and love (Revelation 12:11).
Biblical Example: The man healed at the temple gate praised God, and many were amazed, giving glory to God (Acts 3:8-10).
CONCLUSION:
God’s power is not merely for personal gain or to elevate us above others. It is given to fulfil His divine purpose on earth—bringing healing, setting captives free, equipping believers, and glorifying His name. As we seek to walk in God’s power, let us remember that it is a gift to be used in service, humility, and obedience to God’s will. May we be vessels through which His power flows to impact the world around us.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, fill me with Your power to do good and serve others.
2. Father, empower me to destroy the works of the devil in my life and others.
3. Holy Spirit, equip me for ministry and enable me to walk in boldness.
4. Lord, help me to live a holy and victorious life through Your power.
5. Father, may my life glorify You and draw others to Christ.
6. Lord, strengthen me to resist temptation and overcome challenges.
7. Holy Spirit, help me to operate in the gifts You have given me.
8. Father, empower me to reflect the character of Christ in all I do.
9. Lord, may Your power in my life be a testimony of Your greatness.
10. Thank You, Father, for the gift of Your power at work in me.
PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. I declare that God’s power is alive and active in me.
2. By God’s power, I walk in victory over every work of darkness.
3. I am equipped to serve, minister, and impact lives for God’s kingdom.
4. I receive boldness to preach the gospel and demonstrate God’s love.
5. God’s power enables me to live a holy and righteous life.
6. I am a vessel of God’s power, bringing healing and deliverance to others.
7. My life glorifies God, and I am a testimony of His goodness.
8. I overcome every temptation and challenge by the power of the Holy Spirit.
9. I walk in God’s supernatural strength and grace daily.
10. I am a light in the world, empowered to reveal God’s glory to all.
May we all seek to experience and use God’s power to fulfil His purpose in our lives and for His kingdom.
61:1-3, Luke 4:18-19, John 14:12, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5
INTRODUCTION:
The power of God is His supernatural ability given to believers through the Holy Spirit to accomplish His divine purpose on earth. Acts 10:38 describes how Jesus was "anointed with the Holy Spirit and power" and how He "went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil." This scripture reveals that God's power is given for a purpose—to bring transformation, healing, deliverance, and to destroy the works of the enemy. Today, we will explore the purpose of God's power and how we, as believers, are called to walk in that power.
1. GOD’S POWER ENABLES US TO DO GOOD WORKS
a) Power to Demonstrate God’s Love and Compassion:
God’s power enables us to reach out to those in need with acts of kindness and love (Luke 4:18-19).
b) Power to Bring Hope to the Hopeless:
Through acts of kindness, we share the hope of Christ with the world (Matthew 5:16).
c) Power to Heal the Broken-hearted:
Just as Jesus ministered to the broken-hearted, God’s power enables us to bring healing and comfort (Isaiah 61:1).
d) Power to Uplift and Encourage:
The power of God gives us the strength to speak words that encourage and uplift others.
Biblical Example: Jesus, through God’s power, went about doing good, showing compassion, and meeting the needs of others (Matthew 9:36).
2. GOD’S POWER IS GIVEN TO DESTROY THE WORKS OF THE DEVIL
a) Power to Set Captives Free:
God’s power frees those held in bondage by sin, addiction, or demonic oppression (Luke 4:18).
b) Power to Heal Sickness and Disease:
The purpose of God’s power includes healing those suffering from physical and spiritual afflictions (Matthew 10:1).
c) Power to Break Generational Curses:
God’s power breaks the chains of generational strongholds, bringing freedom to families (Galatians 3:13-14).
d) Power to Silence the Enemy:
God’s power overcomes every plan and scheme of the devil, silencing the enemy’s accusations (Isaiah 54:17).
Biblical Example: Jesus cast out demons and healed the sick, breaking the power of darkness in people’s lives (Luke 13:11-13).
3. GOD’S POWER EQUIPS BELIEVERS FOR MINISTRY
a) Power to Preach the Gospel Boldly:
Through God’s power, believers are empowered to proclaim the message of salvation without fear (Acts 1:8).
b) Power to Operate in Spiritual Gifts:
God’s power activates spiritual gifts, enabling believers to minister effectively (1 Corinthians 12:4-11).
c) Power to Discern and Overcome Spiritual Forces:
The Holy Spirit gives us the power to discern and defeat forces of evil (Ephesians 6:12).
d) Power to Serve Others Selflessly:
God’s power enables us to serve with humility, putting others before ourselves (Philippians 2:3-4).
Biblical Example: The apostles, filled with God’s power, preached with boldness and performed signs and wonders (Acts 4:31-33).
4. GOD’S POWER ENABLES US TO LIVE HOLY AND VICTORIOUS LIVES
a) Power to Resist Temptation:
God’s power helps us overcome the flesh and live a life of purity (1 Corinthians 10:13).
b) Power to Walk in Obedience to God:
The Holy Spirit empowers us to follow God’s commands and align with His will (Ezekiel 36:27).
c) Power to Overcome Trials and Challenges:
Through God’s power, we find strength to endure and overcome life’s obstacles (2 Corinthians 12:9).
d) Power to Reflect Christ’s Character:
God’s power transforms us to become more like Christ in our actions and attitudes (Galatians 5:22-23).
Biblical Example: The life of Stephen, empowered by the Holy Spirit, reflected God’s grace, wisdom, and courage (Acts 6:8).
5. GOD’S POWER BRINGS GLORY TO HIS NAME
a) Power to Reveal God’s Majesty:
Through miracles, healing, and deliverance, God’s power displays His greatness and majesty (Psalm 145:6).
b) Power to Draw People to Christ:
God’s power, manifested in our lives, becomes a witness that draws others to faith in Jesus (John 12:32).
c) Power to Encourage Worship and Praise:
As people witness the power of God, their hearts are stirred to worship and glorify Him (Psalm 86:9).
d) Power to Testify of God’s Goodness:
Through testimonies of His power, we bear witness to God’s faithfulness and love (Revelation 12:11).
Biblical Example: The man healed at the temple gate praised God, and many were amazed, giving glory to God (Acts 3:8-10).
CONCLUSION:
God’s power is not merely for personal gain or to elevate us above others. It is given to fulfil His divine purpose on earth—bringing healing, setting captives free, equipping believers, and glorifying His name. As we seek to walk in God’s power, let us remember that it is a gift to be used in service, humility, and obedience to God’s will. May we be vessels through which His power flows to impact the world around us.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, fill me with Your power to do good and serve others.
2. Father, empower me to destroy the works of the devil in my life and others.
3. Holy Spirit, equip me for ministry and enable me to walk in boldness.
4. Lord, help me to live a holy and victorious life through Your power.
5. Father, may my life glorify You and draw others to Christ.
6. Lord, strengthen me to resist temptation and overcome challenges.
7. Holy Spirit, help me to operate in the gifts You have given me.
8. Father, empower me to reflect the character of Christ in all I do.
9. Lord, may Your power in my life be a testimony of Your greatness.
10. Thank You, Father, for the gift of Your power at work in me.
PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. I declare that God’s power is alive and active in me.
2. By God’s power, I walk in victory over every work of darkness.
3. I am equipped to serve, minister, and impact lives for God’s kingdom.
4. I receive boldness to preach the gospel and demonstrate God’s love.
5. God’s power enables me to live a holy and righteous life.
6. I am a vessel of God’s power, bringing healing and deliverance to others.
7. My life glorifies God, and I am a testimony of His goodness.
8. I overcome every temptation and challenge by the power of the Holy Spirit.
9. I walk in God’s supernatural strength and grace daily.
10. I am a light in the world, empowered to reveal God’s glory to all.
May we all seek to experience and use God’s power to fulfil His purpose in our lives and for His kingdom.
