Read Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 4:20, 1 Thessalonians 1:5, and 2 Timothy 1:7.

Seeking God’s Power in Prayer and Ministry

If you are like me, you probably do your best in praying for others’ needs, healing, and opportunities to share the gospel. Like me, you probably don’t always see results that match how Jesus and the disciples ministered to people.

Biblical Evidence of God’s Power

This bothers me, and I always wonder about that disconnect. Lately, I’ve noticed that one thing consistently accompanied Jesus and the early church as they prayed for and shared with people—power. God’s power that brought people to repentance and instant healing to their bodies. I see this all over the New Testament:

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes…” -Romans 1:16, ESV

“For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power” -1 Corinthians 4:20, ESV

“because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake.” -1 Thessalonians 1:5, ESV

“for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” -2 Timothy 1:7, ESV

Desiring More of God’s Power

The last verse really stands out to me. I constantly move in a spirit of love and self-discipline but am lacking in the spirit of power department. People are touched by my prayer and that I care enough to share the gospel with them, but I want to experience more. I want to see them touched by God’s power!

God, do whatever it takes to bring us to a place of humility, desperation, and seeking Your face so that we can see You move in power. Amen.

-from a missionary to Russia