Musings of the SciFiPastor

God is all-powerful.  That’s a basic tenant of Christian theology.  His power is unlimited, immeasurable, and unyielding.  So the question then is raised, “What do you do what all of that power?”

In human terms, power can lead to corruption.  The cliche rings true;  ”Power corrupts.  Absolute power can corrupt absolutely.”  But perhaps power itself isn’t responsible for the ensuing corruption.  Rather, could it be that power only reveals hidden corruption that already dwells within our own hearts?  Could it be that power simply gives a voice that which is already there?

If this is the case, then it is fair to say that if you want to see a person’s true character, place him or her in a position of power.  Release the safeties and unshackle the hands.  What you see will be the real person.

So again, if God is all-powerful, what does He do with said power?  I came across this verse last week:

“A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling” (Psalm 68:5 NIV).

God is in his holy dwelling.  That’s a position of power.  From that seat, the universe is His.  Any wish or desire He can fathom is available to Him with a simply command.  And God uses that power to be a father to the fatherless.  He uses that power to defend the widow.

Whoa.

With all the resources of divinity at his disposal, he chooses  to affirm, embrace, love, and defend those who are broken and in need.  Why?  Because at the core of His essence, that is who God is.  His absolute power reveals His absolute love.

Now, if I may state the more-than-obvious, you are not God.  Your power is not absolute, unlimited, or infinite.  But you do have some power.  You have a certain cache of resources and a circle of influence in which to invest them.  What are you doing with your power?

Let me ask it another way.  Who are you?  Whatever you are doing with your power right now reflects who you are on the inside.  Your heart is revealed in your actions.  Does your heart reflect God’s?  Do you use your power to help those who are powerless?  Or does your power give voice to a heart that is selfish, cold, and uncaring?

May we reflect God’s glory by using our power to minister to the fatherless, the widow, and those who are in need of a divine touch.  May we be the hands God uses to reveal His absolute love.