God's Quiet Power

Perhaps you had witnessed a wonderful miracle of God's power to heal minds, mend broken hearts or deliver a person from drugs or alcohol. You may have seen first hand His mighty power to change a person's life. You may have even experienced some sort of sensation - a warmth or heat, you may have cried or experienced joy - in response to the Holy Spirit's quickening power. You saw God's power move mountains to answer your prayers for a friend, a job or some other need.

While we may be drawn by the dramatic, dynamic and colorful demonstrations of God's power, there is a quiet power that we must recognize at work by the indwelling Spirit of God.

For instance, we read in 1 Kings 19:11-12, "The LORD said, "Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the LORD, for the LORD is about to pass by." Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper." (NIV).

Elijah knew powerful demonstrations of God's dealings, but until He found himself on a mountain after fleeing Jezebel murderous threats, did he learn another expression of God's power.

Beloved, when you go through the day at work or any other place you find yourself, pray to the Lord for help. Ask Him for wisdom to do an excellent job. If you are at the hospital holding the hand of the one you love who is ill, whisper His name for healing and peace. If you dread coming home because of the chaos and problems, call to Him for help and strength.

Soon you will see the quiet power of God at work. Attitudes will change. Those who offend you will approach you saying they are sorry. Your boss will thank you for meeting the deadlines even though you were given a heavy workload. Your home will be flooded with peace that astounds you.

If God can keep the shoes and clothes of the Israelites from wearing out through His sustaining power (Deuteronomy 29:5) - the same shoes and clothes worn when they crossed the Red Sea after it was divided by His mighty strength - He will help you by His quiet power. A power not always felt or seen but nonetheless working behind the scenes until the perfect moment when you need Him the most.