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The David Alliance
Garth Heckman
Psalm 106
24 The people refused to enter the pleasant land,
for they wouldn’t believe his promise to care for them. 25 Instead, they grumbled in their tents
and refused to obey the Lord.
34 Israel failed to destroy the nations in the land,
as the Lord had commanded them.
35 Instead, they mingled among the pagans
and adopted their evil customs.
36 They worshiped their idols,
which led to their downfall.
37 They even sacrificed their sons
and their daughters to the demons.
38 They shed innocent blood,
the blood of their sons and daughters.
By sacrificing them to the idols of Canaan,
they polluted the land with murder.
39 They defiled themselves by their evil deeds,
and their love of idols was adultery in the Lord’s sight.
Whatever you don’t kill will grow up to destroy you, your children, your future and your eternal impact.
Here are some real-life examples of how small things can escalate when neglected:
Personal Health
- A small cut: If not cleaned and bandaged, it can become infected, leading to more serious health problems.
- Ignoring a toothache: Can result in cavities, gum disease, and potentially tooth loss if not addressed.
- Skipping exercise: Over time, this can lead to weight gain, decreased fitness, and increased risk of chronic diseases.
Home and Maintenance
- A leaky faucet: Can lead to water damage, mold growth, and increased water bills.
- A small crack in the wall: If not repaired, it can worsen over time, compromising the structural integrity of the wall.
- Neglecting yard work: Can result in overgrown weeds, attracting pests, and potentially damaging the lawn.
Finances
- Ignoring small debts: Can accumulate interest and late fees, making them harder to pay off.
- Not budgeting: Can lead to overspending, difficulty saving, and potential financial instability.
- Impulse purchases: Can add up and strain your budget if not kept in check.
Relationships
- Unresolved minor conflicts: Can build resentment and create distance between people.
- Neglecting to show appreciation: Can make others feel undervalued and lead to strained relationships.
- Lack of communication: Can result in misunderstandings and hurt feelings.
Workplace
- Procrastinating on small tasks: Can lead to a backlog of work and increased stress.
- Ignoring minor errors: Can result in larger problems and decreased productivity.
- Lack of attention to detail: Can lead to mistakes that impact the quality of work.
General Life
- Clutter: Can create a sense of chaos and make it difficult to find things.
- Disorganization: Can lead to missed appointments, lost items, and decreased efficiency.
- Poor time management: Can result in missed deadlines, increased stress, and a feeling of being overwhelmed.
Lets get personal… yes teach your kids how to love, and how to deal with difficult people.. but also teach them what a bully is, and how to defend themselves, teach them that if they do defend themselves you will celebrate them and not discipline them. Rather than have your child deal with long lasting depression, suicidal thoughts and buried anger and bitterness.
And then of course there is your spiritual life… ignore that at your own peril.
Ignore that small tiny voice inside you
Ignore doing Gods word
Ignore praying, reading scripture and attending worship on a regular basis.
Fail to deal with these and watch your life crumble… or deal with them head on, destroy them and live in Gods victory for yourself and your family and your future.
3 days ago
3 days ago
The David Alliance
Garth Heckman
*The man who drops a dollar in the toilet and and isn’t sure if he wants to put his hand in there to get it out… his friend says well how much money do you have in your wallet? The guy pulls it out and says $212, his friend grabs it and throws it in the toilet… the man screams and shoves his hand down into the dirty toilet water and grabs all the money out…. He screams at his friend “why did you do that”.
His friend says “with great motivation there is no fear”.
What is your motivation?
What is your cause?
What is your non negotiable go to target?
ACTS
28 When they had been brought safely through, then we found out that the island was called Malta. 2 The natives showed us extraordinary kindness; for because of the rain that had set in and because of the cold, they kindled a fire and received us all. 3 But when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat and fastened itself on his hand. 4 When the natives saw the creature hanging from his hand, they began saying to one another, “Undoubtedly this man is a murderer, and though he has been saved from the sea, justice has not allowed him to live.” 5 However he shook the creature off into the fire and suffered no harm. 6 But they were expecting that he was about to swell up or suddenly fall down dead. But after they had waited a long time and had seen nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and began to say that he was a god.
UP TO THIS POINT IN PAULS LIFE
Snuck out over a wall in Damascus
Stone and left for Dead in Lystra
Beaten and arrested Phillipi
Chased out of Thessalonica by Gangs
Mocked and laughed in Athens philosophers
Almost torn to pieces in Jerusalem
2 Cor. 11 he states….
He was in far more labors
Far more pain and imprisonments
Beaten times without number
In Danger of death numerous times
Five times whipped 39 lashes
Three times beaten with rods
Stoned dead once
Shipwrecked 3 times
Spent a day and night in the ocean
Has been in dangers of rivers, robbers, countrymen, gentiles, danger in the city in the wilderness, in the sea, among false brethren, has been in hard labor and hardship, sleepless nights, hungry and thirsty for days in the in the cold
TRIGGERED…Why does Paul not get
Triggered, angered, flooded, explosive, panic, give up, run away, fight or flight…
You would think at this point… after everything I just read- Paul would get bit by this snake and just lose it!
WHATS YOUR RESPONSE in the natural
SHRIEK
PANIC
SHAKE IT OFF?
SHAKE - not what you think!
apotinassó: To shake off, to shake away
Original Word: ἀποτινάσσω
Transliteration: apotinassó
Pronunciation: ah-po-tee-NAS-so
TO MOVE TO AND FRO…
TO SEPARATE ONESELF FROM
“Flick the lint off ones collar”
*you are not a part of this… give no thought.
PAUL HAD A CAUSE THAT WOULD
IMMOBILIZE ANY CIRCUMSTANCE
The cause supersedes the cost
The cause makes everything else insignificant
The cause is focus and everything else is mist
WHAT IS YOUR CAUSE…
Yes Jesus, Yes the gospel, but what is the cause deep within that in which God calls you to brush everything else off.
WHAT HAS HE CALLED/CAUSED YOU TO DO?
PAULS GOT A MISSION
He is seized in Jerusalem - He’s got a mission
He is falsely accused and beaten - He’s got a mission
He is chained and sent to Festus, Felix, Agrippa and now Caesar… he’s got a mission
He is in a storm - He’s got a mission
He is shipwrecked - He’s got a mission
He is bit by a snake - He’s got a mission
PAUL IS IN BAD CIRCUMSTANCES
* NOTE: He does not let circumstances dictate what God has spoken to him about. Or how he sees his mission. - an angel spoke to Paul and said you will not die in the shipwreck and storm… but he does’t mention the snake.
YOU EVER GET A WORD FROM GOD AND THEN A CIRCUMSTANCE PUSHES BACK IN THE OTHER DIRECTION?
PAUL GETS BIT - no excuses, no why me, no mind talk of sin, death, what will people think
PAUL GETS JUDGED
Paul was a murderer… he killed Christians.
*I wonder how many of Todays Christians would have looked at the snake and said “well, I had it coming to me… I am the reason many Christians died”.
4 days ago
4 days ago
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
*The man who drops a dollar in the toilet and and isn’t sure if he wants to put his hand in there to get it out… his friend says well how much money do you have in your wallet? The guy pulls it out and says $212, his friend grabs it and throws it in the toilet… the man screams and shoves his hand down into the dirty toilet water and grabs all the money out…. He screams at his friend “why did you do that”.
His friend says “with great motivation there is no fear”.
What is your motivation?
What is your cause?
What is your non negotiable go to target?
ACTS
28 When they had been brought safely through, then we found out that the island was called Malta. 2 The natives showed us extraordinary kindness; for because of the rain that had set in and because of the cold, they kindled a fire and received us all. 3 But when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat and fastened itself on his hand. 4 When the natives saw the creature hanging from his hand, they began saying to one another, “Undoubtedly this man is a murderer, and though he has been saved from the sea, justice has not allowed him to live.” 5 However he shook the creature off into the fire and suffered no harm. 6 But they were expecting that he was about to swell up or suddenly fall down dead. But after they had waited a long time and had seen nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and began to say that he was a god.
UP TO THIS POINT IN PAULS LIFE
Snuck out over a wall in Damascus
Stone and left for Dead in Lystra
Beaten and arrested Phillipi
Chased out of Thessalonica by Gangs
Mocked and laughed in Athens philosophers
Almost torn to pieces in Jerusalem
2 Cor. 11 he states….
He was in far more labors
Far more pain and imprisonments
Beaten times without number
In Danger of death numerous times
Five times whipped 39 lashes
Three times beaten with rods
Stoned dead once
Shipwrecked 3 times
Spent a day and night in the ocean
Has been in dangers of rivers, robbers, countrymen, gentiles, danger in the city in the wilderness, in the sea, among false brethren, has been in hard labor and hardship, sleepless nights, hungry and thirsty for days in the in the cold
TRIGGERED…Why does Paul not get
Triggered, angered, flooded, explosive, panic, give up, run away, fight or flight…
You would think at this point… after everything I just read- Paul would get bit by this snake and just lose it!
WHATS YOUR RESPONSE in the natural
SHRIEK
PANIC
SHAKE IT OFF?
SHAKE - not what you think!
apotinassó: To shake off, to shake away
Original Word: ἀποτινάσσω
Transliteration: apotinassó
Pronunciation: ah-po-tee-NAS-so
TO MOVE TO AND FRO…
TO SEPARATE ONESELF FROM
“Flick the lint off ones collar”
*you are not a part of this… give no thought.
PAUL HAD A CAUSE THAT WOULD
IMMOBILIZE ANY CIRCUMSTANCE
The cause supersedes the cost
The cause makes everything else insignificant
The cause is focus and everything else is mist
WHAT IS YOUR CAUSE…
7 days ago
7 days ago
When our enemies realize they can no longer manipulate us with fear they in return become fearful. Garth Heckman
Understand like everyone, you think you are rational, but you are not. Rationality is not a power you were born with but one you acquire through training and practice. Page 20 the laws of human nature by Peter Greene
When faced with fear, people may exhibit a range of behaviors, including:
- Aggression: Some individuals may become aggressive or confrontational when they feel threatened or scared. This can manifest as verbal or physical hostility.
- Withdrawal: Others may withdraw or isolate themselves when they are afraid. They may avoid situations or people that make them feel anxious or uncomfortable.
- Clinging: In some cases, people may become overly dependent or clingy when they are scared. They may seek reassurance and support from others excessively.
- Denial: Some individuals may deny or minimize their fear as a way of coping. They may try to convince themselves or others that they are not afraid.
- Hyperactivity: When feeling fear, some people may become restless or hyperactive. They may engage in impulsive or risky behaviors as a way of distracting themselves from their fear.
7 days ago
7 days ago
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
Rom. 5: 2 Through Him also we have [our] access (entrance, introduction) by faith into this grace (state of God’s favor) in which we [firmly and safely] stand. And let us rejoice and exult in our hope of experiencing and enjoying the glory of God.
3 Moreover [let us also be full of joy now!] let us exult and triumph in our troubles and rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that pressure and affliction and hardship produce patient and unswerving endurance.
4 And endurance (fortitude) develops maturity of [c]character (approved faith and [d]tried integrity). And character [of this sort] produces [the habit of] [e]joyful and confident hope of eternal salvation.
5 Such hope never disappoints or deludes or shames us, for God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit Who has been given to us.
There is NO growth without resistance. This the first law of sowing and reaping.
There is pain in trying not to eat your seed.
There is pain planting it in the ground and feeling like you may never see it again.
There is pain in watering, weeding, fertilizing the seed.
There is pain watching the seasons not line up the way you want them to.
There is pain in harvesting.
There is pain building barns.
There is joy in eating the excess…
And you start over again.
Pain is not only necessary it is vital.
While pain is often seen as negative, it can be a catalyst for growth in various aspects of life. Here are 5 reasons why pain is vital to growth:
- Pain signals a need for change: Whether physical or emotional, pain often indicates that something is wrong or needs to be adjusted. It can prompt us to re-evaluate our choices, habits, or perspectives, leading to positive changes.
- Pain fosters resilience: Overcoming painful experiences can build resilience and mental fortitude. Each challenge we face and overcome equips us with the strength and wisdom to handle future obstacles.
- Pain enhances empathy: Experiencing pain can deepen our understanding and compassion for others who are suffering. It allows us to connect with their struggles on a more profound level, fostering empathy and kindness.
- Pain clarifies priorities: Painful experiences can force us to confront our vulnerabilities and re-evaluate what truly matters to us. This clarity can help us prioritize our values, relationships, and goals, leading to a more fulfilling life.
- Pain fuels personal growth: Pain can be a powerful motivator for self-improvement. It can push us out of our comfort zones, encouraging us to learn, grow, and become better versions of ourselves.
It's important to note that not all pain is beneficial, and chronic or excessive pain can be detrimental to well-being. However, when viewed as an opportunity for growth, pain can be a catalyst for positive change and personal development.
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
The David Alliance
Garth Heckman
***Then God said it is not good for man to be alone….
Ahhhh - don’t miss the point - if the man does not have these in place, it would be better for him to be alone…. Until he has those other things in place. BOOM!
** NEXT THOUGHT! **
UNDERSTAND THIS - IT IS CRUCIAL -
Man was made/created HB Bara… out of nothing he created man -
Hebrew Ex-Nihlo
GEN. 2:22 Woman was MADE - built out of man… HB Bawnaw
To build, construct and establish something enduring. (It can also mean RE-Build)
- it is ongoing…
*is your wife not what you want? Thats on you, you are to make your wife like Jesus.
And God “brought” Eve to Adam… he displayed her to Adam. And Adam said “this is bone of my bone and flesh of my flesh… I shall make her my wife.
ADAM chooses Eve, he chooses to cleave to her!
*THE BIBLE SAYS A MAN SHALL LEAVE HIS MOTHER AND FATHER AND CLEAVE TO HIS WIFE…
WOMAN DON’T LEAVE THEIR FATHERS…
THEY JUST REPLACE THEM!
The meaning of FATHER IN THE OT
Hebrew AB
Father - source and sustainer…
But Aramaic IT IS “AV” these together mean -
The husband is to be the source and the sustainer of his wife… and build her to be like Jesus.
LADIES YOUR first father - real father is the source and sustains me and keeps me until my next “Father” comes to fill in his place… and THAT MAN BUILDS YOU!
***Can we agree- we do not know who we really are until we get married?
THE HUSBAND BUILDS HIS WIFE WHEN SHE IS HANDED OFF TO HIM.
Sunday Feb 09, 2025
Sunday Feb 09, 2025
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR IN A HUSBAND?
Forbes: 10. Financial stability, 9. Good health 8. Ambitious
7. Pleasing disposition (likable) 6. Sociability 5. Intelligence
4. Wants a home and children 3. Emotional stability 2. Character and integrity 1. Looks/ IN LOVE
HOW DO I FIND A WIFE?
1. Daily conversations with new prospects 2. Online dating 3. Spend time with friends friends 4. Work place 5. Reconnect with old friends. 6. Volunteer at community events. 7. Go to church or religious activities 8. Start a new hobby 9. Go to weddings 10. Go back to school 11. Expand your dating criteria
Genesis 2:8 Eden… the presence of God, an open door, its not a place it is a state of being.
*man was created to be in the presence of God.
Where did Eve meet Adam? IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD.
- Many women meet a man who is not in the presence of God and want to marry him and make him a man who wants to be in the presence of God… NO NO NO NO - it does not work that way.
THEN…
God gave man work before a woman…. He had a job before he got a woman. So men if you want a woman,
- GET INTO THE PRESENCE OF GOD
- get a job.
- AND BECOME FRUITFUL…
- AND LEARN TO BE A PROTECTER
HE WAS TO PROTECT THE GARDEN… HIS SPACE, HIS PLACE
**All of these were active in Adams life before he was given Eve.
Woman if you are looking at a man…
DOES HE WALK IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD?
Does he have a job?
AND IS HE FRUITFUL…
IS HE A PROTECTOR… IS HE DANGEROUS?
IS HE LIVING THIS? Than he is man material.
GEN. 2:15 PROTECT THE GARDEN… FOR WHO? For his future Eve?
***Then God said it is not good for man to be alone….
Ahhhh - don’t miss the point - if the man does not have these in place, it would be better for him to be alone…. Until he has those other things in place. BOOM!
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
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I have purchased squat racks, dumbbells, leg presses, jammer handles, squat boxes, ply’o boxes, cable systems… bars, handles, bumper plates and more… they are tough as nails, easy to deal with, all are rated for commercial use… and I have beat the living crap out of them and they still rock… and I don’t lift light boys and girls… these bars have seen over a 1000 pounds on them. So check them out at omnifitness.com and tell them Garth sent you… and I get nothing out of this, they are just good people!
Torn… I have torn my quad, my hamstring, my bicep, my infaspiratus, my supraspinatus, my medius, my labrum, my achilles tendon, my bicep tendon and a few other things… you gotta love powerlifting… but it ain’t nothing compared to what Jesus tore!
Twice in Mark’s gospel the word “torn,” with a dramatic and active sense is
used. The first is as Jesus rises from the waters of baptism
Mark 1 9 One day Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee, and John baptized him in the Jordan River. 10 As Jesus came up out of the water, he saw the heavens splitting apart and the Holy Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice from heaven said, “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.”
and the second is Mark 15:37 Then Jesus uttered another loud cry and breathed his last. 38 And the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple was torn in two, from top to bottom.
The first Tear presents the in-coming of the kingdom of heaven an announcing if you will that the Holy Spirit is now on Christ and ready to be used in the world in and through him. As you may know he then goes out and has a brutal 40 day fast and is tempted by satan in the desert… but overcomes it by having the Holy Spirit on him…
and the second the
tearing away of the religious barrier between God and mankind. The veil was not to be passed unless once a year and by a priest who had to perform first a sacrifice for himself and then a sacrifice for the people. And in fact they tied a rope around his leg and he wore a bell… why? Because if the didn’t hear the bell he probably died because he went behind the veil without having performed a sacrifice for himself. And he would die immediately and they would have to pull him out by the rope tied around his feet.
But what does this really mean to us today? It means we now have access to God the father, we can talk to him we can expect to hear from him, we now have free reign or free access into his presence. If you have accepted Jesus as your Lord and savior don’t waste any time… go to him the tearing has taken place, the barriers have been destroyed and you now have access to his spirit inside you and to the Father in heaven… why waste a good tear?
I think of it like this… it was torn for us to be reborn!
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
The David Alliance
Garth Heckman
Jesus shares the gospel and moves in power
The disciples in Mark 9, 10 share the gospel and move in power
In Acts they share the gospel and move in power
Power for every occasion- miracles, healing, financial, wisdom, protection, relationships…
V. 17 Unto salvation - This word means complete deliverance from sin and death, and all the foes and dangers that beset man.
V. 17 RIGHTEOUSNESS
Right standing before God… your body is right, your mind is right, your finances are right, your emotions/temper, bitterness, pain is nor right.
FOR THIS TO HAPPEN THEIR MUST BE POWER… AND THIS POWER COMES FROM PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL.
For in it is the righteousness of God i.e. THIS IS GODS RIGHT WAY OF LIVING.
This righteousness demands perfect submission to Gods standard… i.e. what gets into heaven?
Does sickness? Disease? Demonic activity? Want? Need? Pain? Bitterness?
But we are ashamed…
If you had the cure to cancer but you did not share it because you were afraid of what people would think… you would be a spineless, evil selfish person… PROVE ME WRONG!
Is the Gospel not more valuable, more life changing, more eternally impacting than just a cure to cancer?
NOTHING INTIMIDATED PAUL AND HIS SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL. NOT PAIN, NOT MEN, NOT RELIGIOUS LEADERS, NOT POVERTY, NOT DEATH… BECAUSE IN ALL THESE HE EXPERIENCED THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL.
Paul is not ashamed of the gospel of Christ because it is good news.
He had been snuck over a wall in Damascus
Stoned and left for dead at Lystra
He was beaten, arrested and jailed in Philipi
He was chased out of Thessalonica
Laughed and scorned at Athens
Nearly torn to pieces in Jerusalem
All because he preached the gospel.. .and he writes I can’t wait to come back to Rome and do it again…. WHAT?
HE WAS NOT INTIMIDATED
BY RELIGIOUS LEADERS
BY MOBS
BY ROMAN LAW
BY DEATH THREATS
BY PHYSICAL INJURY
BY POVERTY OR FINANCIAL LACK
BY CEASER
IMPENDING EXECUTION
HE WAS NOT ASHAMED
You get engaged to the young handsome Godly rich young man
Your cancer free
You win the lottery
You Father is awarded the presidential medal of Honor for bravery
— and you don’t tell anyone?
Ridiculous… you tell everyone. ITs good news.
HOW TO OVERCOME SHAME AND INTIMIDATION
- 1 How do you overcome shame and fear??? You simply realize where it comes from… satan!
- 2 A simple prayer to motivate you to share the gospel: Lord restore unto me the joy of my salvation. JOY MAKES YOU BLABBER 😀
- 3 V 17 THE POWER REVEALS WHO GOD IS THROUGH US…
For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.”
GK - (ap-ok-al-oop’-to) To uncover, to disclose… unwrap for others to see
*Many times people are intimidated by satan, by people, by circumstances, by low self esteem… but once you begin to experience Gods power in every area of your life as you share the gospel… GAME CHANGER!
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
The gospel is about sacrifice. It came as a sacrifice, it lived a sacrifice, it ended in a sacrifice… if we do not share the gospel in a sacrifice mindset (that it will cost us) then we will never share the gospel - we will just share salvation. i.e. I want you to know about Jesus, but only if it is comfortable for me to share it and it does not cost me anything… that is anti Gospel. - im only sharing it because its comfortable to me… its not really about the gospel- its about me… uh oh!
The highest form of selfishness is a man content to go to heaven alone! JC Ryle
V. 16 ASHAMED
epaischunomai: To be ashamed, to feel shame
Original Word: ἐπαισχύνομαι
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: epaischunomai
Pronunciation: ep-ahee-skhoo'-nom-ahee
Phonetic Spelling: (ep-ahee-skhoo'-nom-ahee)
Definition: To be ashamed, to feel shame
Meaning: I am ashamed, am ashamed of.
Word Origin: From the preposition ἐπί (epi, meaning "upon" or "on") and the verb αἰσχύνω (aischynō, meaning "to be ashamed”).
In sum, 1870/epaisxynomai ("dishonor") refers to being disgraced, bringing on "fitting" shame that matches the error of wrongly identifying (aligning) with something.
I.e. I will not be the one who identifies with someone who is afraid or ashamed to share the gospel.
BUT - epaisxýnomai (from epi, "on, fitting" intensifying 153/aisxynō, "disgrace") – properly, I will not be like someone "singled out" because they misplaced their confidence or support.
Dumb it down for me: Paul is saying I will not be the one who stands before God and is the one who was afraid or ashamed of sharing the gospel.
V. 16 POWER
Meaning: (a) physical power, force, might, ability, efficacy, energy, meaning (b) plur: powerful deeds, deeds showing (physical) power, marvelous works.
Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb δύναμαι (dunamai), meaning "to be able" or "to have power."
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H3581 (koach): Often translated as strength or power, used to describe God's creative and sustaining power.
- H1369 (geburah): Refers to might or strength, often in the context of God's mighty acts.
Usage: Dunamis primarily denotes power, strength, or ability. It is often used in the New The early Christians understood dunamis as the transformative power of God at work in believers, enabling them to live out their faith and witness to the world.
HELPS Word-studies
1411 dýnamis (from 1410 /dýnamai, "able, having ability") – properly, "ability to perform" (L-N); for the believer, power to achieve by applying the Lord's inherent abilities.
(1411 /dýnamis) is needed in every scene of life to really grow in sanctification and prepare for heaven (glorification). 1411 (dýnamis) is a very important term, used 120 times in the NT.
- universally, "inherent power, power residing in a thing by virtue of its nature, or which a person or thing exerts and puts forth”
The power of God - This expression means that it is the way in which God exerts his power in the salvation of people. It is the efficacious or mighty plan, by which power goes forth to save, and by which all the obstacles of man’s redemption are taken away. This expression implies,
(1) That it is God’s plan, or his appointment. It is not the device of man.
(2) It is adapted to the end. It is suited to overcome the obstacles in the way. It is not merely the instrument by which God exerts his power, but it has an inherent adaptedness to the end, it is suited to accomplish salvation to man so that it may be denominated power.
(3) It is mighty, hence, it is called power, and the power of God. If is not a feeble and ineffectual instrumentality, but it is “mighty to the pulling down of strongholds,” 2Co 10:4-5. It has shown its power as applicable to every degree of sin, to every combination of wickedness. It has gone against the sins of the world, and evinced its power to save sinners of all grades, and to overcome and subdue every mighty form of iniquity,
Dumb it down for you… it is the super steroid for your life.
Jesus shares the gospel and moves in power
The disciples in Mark 9, 10 share the gospel and move in power
In Acts they share the gospel and move in power
Power for every occasion- miracles, healing, financial, wisdom, protection, relationships…