What A Mighty God We Serve: Exploring The Scripture
If you’re short on time, here’s the key scriptures that declare God as mighty: Isaiah 9:6 declares Him as ‘Mighty God’, Psalm 50:1 calls Him ‘The Mighty One, God, the Lord’, and Revelation 19:6 says ‘Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns’.
In this 3000 word article, we will comprehensively explore the scriptures that highlight the might and power of God. We will study verses that describe His supremacy over all, verses that showcase His mighty works and miracles, promises of His strength, passages about the future victory of Christ, and more.
By the end, you will have a thorough understanding of the biblical basis for calling our God ‘mighty’ along with an awe for His glory.
God’s Sovereignty Over All
God Rules Over Everything
Our mighty God is sovereign over all of creation. Nothing happens outside of His divine will and purpose. As Psalm 135:6 declares, “The Lord does whatever pleases him, in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and all their depths.”
God orchestrates all things for His glory and our good (Romans 8:28). He directs the steps of humanity and shapes the course of history (Proverbs 16:9). His plans and purposes cannot be thwarted (Job 42:2).
God exercises His supreme authority with infinite wisdom and love. He has complete knowledge of the past, present and future. The Lord invites us to cast all our cares upon Him, for He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7).
During turbulent times, we can find peace and security in God’s sovereignty, trusting that He works all things for good.
Nothing is Too Difficult For God
Our Almighty God is able to accomplish infinitely more than we could ever imagine (Ephesians 3:20). Nothing is too difficult for Him (Jeremiah 32:17). The Lord specializes in the impossible. When situations seem hopeless to us, we must remember that “all things are possible with God” (Mark 10:27).
Throughout Scripture, we see demonstrations of God’s limitless power. He parted the Red Sea to rescue His people from the Egyptians (Exodus 14:21-22). He caused the sun to stand still for Joshua (Joshua 10:12-13).
Jesus walked on water (Matthew 14:25), calmed storms (Mark 4:39), healed diseases (Luke 17:14), and raised the dead (John 11:43-44). Nothing is too difficult for our Almighty God!
God’s Plans Will Prevail
“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails” (Proverbs 19:21). God is orchestrating human history according to His wise and perfect plan. He uses both righteous and unrighteous people to accomplish His purposes.
Though evil plans may seem to prosper for a season, the Lord will have the final victory. In the end, “at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2:10-11).
We can take heart knowing that God’s plans will definitively prevail in the end.
God’s Mighty Works and Miracles
The Creation Miracle
The creation story in Genesis 1-2 describes how God spoke the universe into existence in six days. On the first day, God created light and separated it from darkness. On the second day, He created the sky. On the third day, God separated the land from the sea and created vegetation.
On the fourth day, the sun, moon, and stars were created. On the fifth day, God created sea creatures and birds. Finally, on the sixth day, God created land animals and humans. According to Genesis 1:31, “God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
The creation of the entire universe and life by the word of God is one of the mightiest miracles described in the Bible.
Modern science has sought naturalistic explanations for the origins of the universe and life, but ultimately the creation of everything out of nothing defies scientific explanation and points to the mighty power of God.
As Romans 1:20 states, “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.”
Parting the Red Sea
Another incredible demonstration of God’s power is found in Exodus 14, where God parts the Red Sea to allow the Israelites to escape from the pursuing Egyptian army. As the Israelite slaves left Egypt, the pharaoh changed his mind and sent his armies after them.
With the Red Sea before them and the armies behind, it seemed like certain death for the Israelites. But God miraculously parted the waters, allowing the Israelites to walk through on dry ground!
When the Egyptians attempted to follow them, God allowed the waters to close over them, drowning the entire army. Exodus 14:31 says, “And when the Israelites saw the mighty hand of the Lord displayed against the Egyptians, the people feared the Lord and put their trust in him and in Moses his servant.”
God’s mighty power to control even the sea itself was displayed for all to see.
Jesus’ Miracles
During His earthly ministry, Jesus demonstrated His divine power and authority through many miraculous signs and wonders. Some of Jesus’ most amazing miracles included healing the sick (Matthew 8:1-4), restoring sight to the blind (Mark 10:46-52), casting out demons (Luke 4:31-37), feeding the five thousand (John 6:1-15), and even raising the dead (John 11:38-44).
Each miracle provided glimpses of God’s mighty power working through Jesus.
One of the most dramatic displays of Jesus’ power was when He calmed a raging storm with just a word. Mark 4:35-41 describes how Jesus and His disciples were crossing the Sea of Galilee when a fierce storm arose.
The disciples feared for their lives, but Jesus “got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, ‘Quiet! Be still!’ Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.” The disciples were astonished and wondered, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!”
Through this miracle, Jesus demonstrated His authority over the forces of nature, revealing His divine identity as the Son of God.
Jesus’ miracles confirmed that God’s mighty power was at work in Him (John 3:2; Acts 2:22). Although Jesus was fully human, His miracles showed He was also fully God, the mighty One who created the universe and rules over all.
Promises of God’s Strength
Strength for Today
As children of God, we can rely on His strength each day (Isaiah 41:10). Through faith in Christ, we have access to a power far greater than ourselves—the inexhaustible strength of the Almighty God (Ephesians 6:10). When we are weary, God renews our energy (Isaiah 40:29-31).
When we feel inadequate for the tasks before us, He equips us with all we need for that day (2 Corinthians 3:5-6). Whether we face trials, temptations, or the daily grind, His grace infuses us with supernatural strength (Psalm 68:35).
Relying on our own power, we quickly burn out. But by abiding in Christ, we tap into a divine power source that never fails (John 15:5). Each morning we can put on the full armor of God, renew our minds in His Word, and go empowered by His Spirit into the day ahead (Ephesians 6:10-18, Romans 12:2).
Whatever we face, He will supply all the strength we need as we trust in Him.
Strength for Salvation
Apart from Christ, all people are spiritually helpless, trapped in bondage to sin (Romans 5:6). Just as a person in quicksand cannot rescue himself, neither can we pull ourselves out of the clutches of sin and death. We need a mighty Savior (Jude 1:24-25).
Only through God’s power can the chains of sin be broken in our lives.
The good news is that God’s resurrection power is fully able to save even the most lost soul (Ephesians 1:18-20). He has unlimited strength to pull us from the mire, set our feet on solid ground, and transform our lives (Psalm 40:1-3).
His mighty strength is able to subdue every rebel heart, conquer unbelief, and raise spiritually dead people to new life (Ezekiel 36:26). There is no sin, addiction, or hardness of heart that can withstand His resurrection power at work within us.
Everlasting Strength
Not only does God promise strength for today and salvation, but He gives us everlasting strength. While our human strength wanes, His divine strength never fails (Isaiah 26:4). Long after youth and health have faded, He remains our rock and portion forever.
This eternal strength is the believer’s inheritance, the glorious culmination of God’s strength at work within us. It will fuel our undying praise and enjoy His presence forever (Isaiah 25:1). Never again will weariness weigh us down. Never again will weakness hinder our service.
Omnipotent strength will energize our eternal worship and work for His kingdom.
What amazing strength our God provides! His promises are true and His power unlimited. Today and every day, let’s rely on His abundant strength through faith in Christ.
The Future Victory of Christ
Defeat of the Beast
The book of Revelation describes a frightening beast that will rise up and oppose God’s people in the end times. This beast represents a powerful political and economic system that is tied to the antichrist.
Although the beast will seem unstoppable for a time, Revelation assures us that Jesus Christ will ultimately defeat it.
The prophet Daniel predicted that the antichrist will be a cunning leader who will make a deceptive covenant with Israel for seven years (Daniel 9:27). Halfway through this period, he will break the covenant, set himself up in the rebuilt Jewish temple, and require the world to worship him (2 Thessalonians 2:4).
The book of Revelation calls this evil world ruler the beast, indicating his savage nature (Revelation 13:1-8).
This diabolical beast will persecute the saints of God and conquer many nations. Revelation 13:7 says, “He was given power to make war against the saints and to conquer them. And he was given authority over every tribe, people, language and nation.”
For a season it will seem that the beast has established an invincible empire.
However, Jesus will utterly destroy this wicked system when He returns in power and glory. The prophet Daniel declares, “But the court will sit, and his power will be taken away and completely destroyed forever” (Daniel 7:26).
Revelation 19:19-20 affirms that the beast will ultimately be captured along with the false prophet and thrown into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. What an amazing encouragement that despite present troubles, we can trust God to defeat His enemies and right every wrong!
Binding Satan
The book of Revelation provides a sobering look at the increased activity of Satan and the forces of evil in the end times. Yet it also offers the hopeful promise that Jesus will decisively defeat Satan and constrain his power.
In Revelation 20, the apostle John sees an angel coming down from heaven with the key to the Abyss. The angel seizes Satan, binds him with a great chain, and locks him in the Abyss for 1,000 years so that he can no longer deceive the nations (Revelation 20:1-3).
The 1,000 years likely symbolize the time between Jesus’ first coming and second coming when the gospel goes forth with power.
What does this binding and imprisonment of Satan mean? It does not imply that Satan can no longer tempt individuals or attack Christians. Other parts of the New Testament make it clear that believers still struggle against the wiles of the devil (Ephesians 6:11, 1 Peter 5:8).
However, Satan’s ability to keep the nations in mass deception and blindness to the truth is curtailed during this period as the gospel spreads throughout the earth.
At the end of the 1,000 years, Satan is briefly released so that he can mount one final rebellion against God. But fire from heaven will consume Satan and his armies. Satan will then be thrown into the lake of fire where the beast and false prophet are, to be tormented day and night forever (Revelation 20:7-10).
What a comfort that God will permanently destroy the one who has brought so much sin and suffering into the world!
New Heavens and New Earth
The book of Revelation ends with a magnificent vision of new heavens and a new earth established by God. On this renewed earth, there will be no more suffering, crying, pain or death – all that is evil will have passed away (Revelation 21:1-4). What an incredible hope this is for all believers!
This new creation will be a dazzling place of beauty. Revelation 21:10-27 describes the New Jerusalem, the holy city where God’s presence dwells, adorned with jewels, shining with light, with streets of gold and gates made of pearl.
A crystal-clear river flows from God’s throne through the city, lined by the tree of life bearing fruit. What an awe-inspiring home for those who love the Lord!
There are several key differences between the present earth and the future new earth. First, God will live in fellowship with His people, wiping away every tear (Revelation 21:3-4). Second, the curse from the fall of man will be no more (Revelation 22:3).
Third, only those whose names are in the Lamb’s book of life will inhabit this holy city (Revelation 21:27). Fourth, nothing unclean or idolatrous can enter – all sources of corruption will be gone forever (Revelation 21:27).
What a future we have to anticipate! Though evil may seem rampant now, Christ has secured the total restoration of His creation. The new heavens and earth will be our perfect home for endless joy and communion with God.
Responding in Worship
Praise Him with Reverence
When we come before God in worship, we should have an attitude of reverence and awe. As the eternal, all-powerful Creator of the universe, God deserves our utmost respect and devotion (Psalm 95:6). We can demonstrate reverence through our posture, removing distractions, and preparing our hearts to meet with Him.
Actions like bowing down, kneeling, or lying prostrate show reverence for God’s supreme authority (Psalm 95:6). Eliminating distractions like cell phones honours the preciousness of time spent with Him. Spending time in confession and repentance readies our hearts for worship (1 John 1:9).
As we reflect on God’s majesty and holiness, joyful reverence enables us to worship Him as He deserves.
Praise Him with Joy
God delights when we come before Him with hearts full of joy and praise (Psalm 100:1-2). Though times of weeping and repentance have their place, God created us to glorify Him through gladness and singing. Jesus said the Father seeks those who will worship Him “in spirit and truth” (John 4:23).
Our worship pleases God most when our spirits overflow with joy in the truth of who He is.
We can nurture joyful worship through developing a vibrant prayer life. As we talk with God daily, read His word, and recall His past faithfulness, our hearts bubble up with praise. Singing spirit-filled worship songs directs our emotions Godward.
Rehearsing His wondrous deeds causes thanksgiving to flow freely from grateful hearts into God’s listening ear.
Praise Him with Obedience
Obedience is vital in worshipping God as He desires. Praising God in word and song rings hollow if our lives don’t match. Scripture warns strongly against claiming Jesus as Lord while living in unrepentant sin (Matthew 7:21-23).
However, we must remember obedience flows from salvation, not for salvation. Our imperfect works can never earn God’s favor. But out of gratitude for Christ’s finished work, we devote our lives to obeying Him through the Spirit’s power.
Evidence we are truly worshipping God includes striving to love others (1 John 4:20-21), living morally pure lives (1 Peter 1:14-16), and using our gifts to serve the church (1 Corinthians 12:7).
Conclusion
In closing, we have thoroughly seen from Genesis to Revelation how mighty and powerful our God is. He reigns supreme over all and His plans cannot be thwarted. He performs great miracles and gives strength to His people.
One day the full victory of Christ will be manifested for all to see when He returns to defeat evil forever and usher in new heavens and a new earth. Our response should be one of awe, reverence, joy and obedience. To God be the glory for He alone deserves all praise and honor!