The Power of Love

   Everything exists because of God’s will.  The earth was created because He said so.  All life, plant and animal came into to being because God willed it so.  Man and woman were created in the image of God because that was His desire.

   I exist because He says so; I came into being because He desired it.  By His will I live; by His will I shall die.  It is His will that, though my body dies, my soul is immortal.  It is eternal, never ending.  Everything that is came into existence because God said so.  His power is without end, nothing can be except by His will.

   We do not understand such power.  World leaders see power as a means to an end.  They seek it for their own their own benefit rather than that of those who are subject to their power.  Sadly, it seems many spiritual leaders see power in much the same way.  They are more concerned with their position, power and the honor they seek rather that the good of the flock under their charge.  Earthly power causes greed, hatred and war.  Earthly power corrupts.

   God uses His power for the good of mankind; for creation.  World leaders too often use their power to destroy rather than create.  Power becomes a means to control others, even if that control is gained by force.  God has all power but shares that power with those He wishes to follow Him.  He gives the power of free will; a choice rather than a demand.  God’s power offers salvation and freedom.

   Those in power believe they are powerful because that can force others to submit to them.  God knows that true power lies in love.  His power encourages others to freely choose to submit to Him because of that love.

Lord, all power is from You.

Give us the wisdom to use power for the good of all.

Teach us that love is the greatest of all powers.

Amen