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1 | can we pray for more of God's power | Rom 1:16 | iesbillys | 155086 | ||
is it unscripturual for us to pray for more of God's power or presence. | ||||||
2 | can we pray for more of God's power | Rom 1:16 | jlhetrick | 155087 | ||
Hello Iesbillys, I can hopefully shed some light on this but look forward to the feedback from others. To begin with I do not believe the scriptures teach that the power of God is something given to or lent to men. In other words. I don't think we are to ask "for" God's power that might be used at "our" discretion. How much would "more" of God's power be? Imagine if you will the awesomeness of His power. Might not the smallest measure be far beyond the capacity for any man to contain within his humanity? The "presence" on the other hand is something more comprehendable. If you are a Christian, saved by His grace by the justification through Christ, then you have His presence. I do not find scripture that teaches we might gain more of His presence (though some denominations do teach that you can). What we might have at times is an "empowering" which may be where you are coming from. The bible teaches that the Spirit of God (who is with all believers from the day of Pentacost on (see Acts 2:1) will at times "empower us for service (See Mark 13:11) Mark 13:11 Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit. NIV To get a good understanding of the "power of God" and how it is at no man's discretion, read Acts 8:14-20 Notice that this "power" that Simon observes and attempts to purchase, is in fact the Holy Spirit. Notice also that Peter and John had not the "power" to give but "prayed" that those believers in Samaria would receive, not power, but the Holy Spirit. There is a great deal in scripture involving the power of God but the most tangible experience of this power, I believe, is the hearing, believing, and receiving the truth of the gospel which saves you. Again, if you are a christian, you have all of the Holy Spirit there is to have. The power of God is present in the Holy Spirit who will demonstrate it through your service to Him, most noteably in the preaching and teaching of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Rom 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the POWER OF GOD for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. NIV (emphasis mine). Hope this helps, Jeff |
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