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Part 3: Mighty God

CHRISTMAS SERIES: THE HEART OF CHRISTMAS

PART 3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

“For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over His kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.” Isaiah 9:6-7 (NIV)

“O Sovereign Lord! You made the heavens and earth by Your strong hand and powerful arm. Nothing is too hard for You!” Jeremiah 32:17 (NLT)

  • God is omniscient.  

  • God is omnipresent.  

  • God is omnipotent.  

1. JESUS’ POWER IS AT WORK IN YOU.

“For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill His good purpose.” Philippians 2:13 (NIV)

2. JESUS’ POWER IS AT WORK FOR YOU. 

“He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:29-31 (NLT)

“Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 (NLT)

3. JESUS’ POWER IS AT WORK THROUGH YOU.

“And my message and my preaching were very plain. Rather than using clever and persuasive speeches, I relied only on the power of the Holy Spirit. I did this so you would trust not in human wisdom but in the power of God.”   

1 Corinthians 2:4-5 (NLT)

  • We are just ordinary, messy people who can know an extraordinary God. 

MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS: 

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This week’s Reading Plan and blog/podcast:

  • YouVersion® Bible App Reading Plan:
    “Good Good Father” by Chris Tomlin  (5 days)   

  • Blog and podcast: “Heart of Christmas” 

The Heart of ChristmasDr. John Gerlach