There Is Power

…that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death…Philippians 3:10 NASB

For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 NASB

Today, I want to share the story behind my song "There Is Power" from the live recording “I Surrender”. This song came to life on April 1, 1997, inspired by a Resurrection Sunday sermon from my pastor at the time, Chuck Angel. During his teaching, Chuck rhythmically repeated the phrase "resurrection power," and it struck a chord deep within me. I jotted it down in my manuscript book and couldn't stop thinking about it. That phrase resonated because the incredible power that raised Christ from the dead is now the power of God alive in me!

For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18 NASB

There is power in the life of Jesus, and that power is available to us. There is power in the love of Jesus, a love that still abides in me, flowing as an endless fountain of grace. There is power in the name of Jesus; just saying His name makes the enemy flee from my mind. There is power in the blood of Jesus, a power that washed me, cleansed me, redeemed me, saved me, delivered me, resurrected me, and continues to shape who I am today.

…but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and Samaria, and as far as the remotest part of the earth.” Acts 1:8 NASB

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Romans 1:16 NASB

This week, let's proclaim this truth over our lives. We have been granted power over the darkness in this life. We have been granted the power to receive God’s grace and walk as overcomers. We have been granted the power to represent the love of Jesus to those around us. Let's live like we believe that this week!

Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, for His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. 2 Peter 1:2-3 NASB

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 NASB

And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 NASB

Dennis Jernigan

To hear The Dennis Jernigan Podcast version of this blog and to hear the song, “There Is Power”, go to http://podcast.dennisjernigan.com/e/there-is-power-1718813492/

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