The Omnipotence of God

Then Moses said, “Please, let me see your glory.” (Exodus 33:18, CSB).

Recently, there was a total solar eclipse. This doesn’t happen especially often, and lots of folks make special travel plans to be in the path of totality where the sun is completely blocked.

Can you imagine a world without the sun? Genesis 1:14-16 says: Then God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night. They will serve as signs for the seasons and for days and years. They will be lights in the expanse of the sky to provide light on the earth.” And it was so.”

I love the last line. God’s omnipotence, or unlimited power, was displayed through the book of Genesis when God literally created something from nothing.

Lots of people connect with the Lord in nature. Observing the night sky, listening to the vast ocean waves, spending time in the depth of the woods, trudging through bright white snow, and so much more. His creation is a beautiful testimony to His power, and the recent total solar eclipse is just another example.

Speaking of the power of the sun, one of my favorite beach activities is to catch the sunrise. I try to snap a few pictures, especially the moment when the sun rises just above the water and seemingly “comes out of nowhere.”

I could watch the sunrise a thousand times, and it wouldn’t lose its “awe” factor as it reminds me of the power of the God I choose to worship. As the sun continues to rise over the water, the brightness becomes such that my naked eye can no longer look directly at the sun.

This reminds me of Exodus 33 which describes an encounter Moses has with God. Verses 18-20 say: Then Moses said, “Please, let me see your glory.” He said, “I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim the name ‘the Lord’ before you. I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.” But he added, “You cannot see my face, for humans cannot see me and live.”

The rising sun, and the total solar eclipse are too much for our eyes to bear without permanent damage. In a similar, but more powerful way, the grace, goodness and glory of God was too much for man to bear. How fortunate are we to serve a God with that much power?

Spend some time this weekend seeking evidence of God’s power. It is everywhere. We are surrounded by reminders of His unlimited power, and when we choose to surrender our hearts to this truth, we can walk in peace knowing that, despite what happens, we are protected by His unlimited power.

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