We will have to confront the trouble we will soon be facing—the trouble of which Jeremiah, Amos, and many other prophets speak—using spiritual resources. Are we truly and continuously seeking God to equip us to serve Him to our greatest extent? At that point, it will be too late. One thing God has spoken, two things I have heard: "Power belongs to you, God, New Living Translation. In Romans 8, Paul urges us to understand that, during this stage of God's purpose and plan—the process of sanctification unto holiness—our cooperation with God is required for the creation of Christ in us. If God is for us, who can be against us? Significant news events are continuing to take place. By this time in Paul's life, he had the skills required for making the best of every situation. Jesus concurs, saying of the same period, "Unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved" (Matthew 24:22)! .," He is using a Hebrew idiom that means, "I have heard this repeatedly." God has the ability, strength and power to bring to pass whatever He pleases. God has spoken plainly, and I have heard it many times: Power, O God, belongs to you; Bishop's Bible (1568) The Lord spake it once, [but] I haue hearde it twise, that power and mercy belongeth to thee O Lorde God: . The apostle's skills, which enabled him to accomplish things that pleased God, were spiritual. On the one hand, because we know how difficult the times will be, it can be terrifying. Psalm 121:1-8 expresses where we should look at all times for guidance and intervention: I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills—from whence comes my help? The horse and its rider He has thrown into the sea! The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. 7 min read. The Lord is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation; He is my God, and I will praise Him; My father's God, and I will exalt Him. Five times in this brief, twelve-verse psalm, he exhorts himself or instructs us that God is the only sure place of refuge and of help in times of trouble. The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God, Berean Study Bible. Are we taking advantage of the wealth of spiritual opportunities to become better prepared as the times intensify? . Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. When something belongeth or belongs to you, it is yours. It will be darkness, and not light. The Lord spoke to Paul, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Cor. God's grace provides us with access to the great Creator God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ so that we might be conformed to the image of His Son. In His infinite wisdom and power, He does as He pleases for He is God and power belongs to God alone. 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