Breath of Power - Week 25/04

Week 25: June 14 - 20, 2004

The Sovereign Power of the Omnipotent

Key Passage: Acts 9: 1 - 5

Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven. Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?" And he said, "Who are You, Lord?" Then the Lord said, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads."

Is it not foolishness for a mortal to think he can frustrate the plan and purpose of God for His creation, or to think He can box the Almighty to a halt and forestall the move of His Spirit? Saul of Tarsus, the enemy of the early Christians, was “breathing threats and murder” against the believers. He endorsed the killing of Stephen, the first martyr. He also played a pivotal role in the first major persecution that caused the scattering of the church in Jerusalem (Act 8:1-4). He thought he was unstoppable, until he encountered the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Scripture reveals that God is great, mighty and awesome (Deut 10:17; Neh 9:32). He is a consuming fire (Deut 4:24; Heb 12:29). No one can resist him (Job 9:12; 11:10).

The proud, arrogant and seemingly almighty Saul saw himself crumble under the radiant glory of the Very Almighty. The voice of the Sovereign Lord shot into his soul, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” Then was he to realize that when he was raising his hand against the saints, he was raising it against the Lord of heaven and earth.

His will being broken by the authority of the voice that spoke, and “trembling and astonished”, he squeaked, “Who are You, Lord”. And the voice he heard was the last he expected – the One he hated, despised, condemned and opposed, was the One who responded, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting”.

Is it not wonderful to know that every enemy of God’s people is God’s enemy? Is it not awesome to recognize that the same God that subdued Pharaoh of Egypt, humbled Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon and weighed Belshazzar his son in a balance in their palaces is able to break the will of your enemies and bring them to their knees? That God shall stand by your side and fight for you against the enemies of His purpose in your life.

Arise in prayer and declare that every enemy of God’s plan and purpose for your life and the lives of God’s people be subdued in the name of Jesus. Declare that their will shall be broken by the sovereign power of Jesus Christ, and they will surely bow.

Written by Evangelist Oguazi Onyemobi



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	Week 25: June 14 - 20, 2004 The Sovereign Power of the Omnipotent Key Passage: Acts 9: 1 - 5 Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven. Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?" And he said, "Who are You, Lord?" Then the Lord said, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads." Is it not foolishness for a mortal to think he can frustrate the plan and purpose of God for His creation, or to think He can box the Almighty to a halt and forestall the move of His Spirit? Saul of Tarsus, the enemy of the early Christians, was “breathing threats and murder” against the believers. He endorsed the killing of Stephen, the first martyr. He also played a pivotal role in the first major persecution that caused the scattering of the church in Jerusalem (Act 8:1-4). He thought he was unstoppable, until he encountered the Lord Jesus Christ. The Scripture reveals that God is great, mighty and awesome (Deut 10:17; Neh 9:32). He is a consuming fire (Deut 4:24; Heb 12:29). No one can resist him (Job 9:12; 11:10). The proud, arrogant and seemingly almighty Saul saw himself crumble under the radiant glory of the Very Almighty. The voice of the Sovereign Lord shot into his soul, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” Then was he to realize that when he was raising his hand against the saints, he was raising it against the Lord of heaven and earth. His will being broken by the authority of the voice that spoke, and “trembling and astonished”, he squeaked, “Who are You, Lord”. And the voice he heard was the last he expected – the One he hated, despised, condemned and opposed, was the One who responded, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting”. Is it not wonderful to know that every enemy of God’s people is God’s enemy? Is it not awesome to recognize that the same God that subdued Pharaoh of Egypt, humbled Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon and weighed Belshazzar his son in a balance in their palaces is able to break the will of your enemies and bring them to their knees? That God shall stand by your side and fight for you against the enemies of His purpose in your life. Arise in prayer and declare that every enemy of God’s plan and purpose for your life and the lives of God’s people be subdued in the name of Jesus. Declare that their will shall be broken by the sovereign power of Jesus Christ, and they will surely bow. Written by Evangelist Oguazi Onyemobi

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