Absolute Power

Nations have fought for it for centuries, political parties continuously strategise to not only attain but also hold on to it, African leaders have maimed and killed for it time and time again, western leaders, whether they like to admit it or not have committed all manner of atrocities to either maintain or expand it, men and women crave for it, and women are naturally attracted to it (when I asked a female friend what kind of qualities she wants in her ideal man a few days ago one of her expressed desires was 'a man who exudes power -confidence'.)

Power

What exactly is it?

Power as the world knows it comes and goes. It is impossible to hold on to power for ever; absurd to imagine one can be powerful indefinitely.

Or is it?

Imagine for a few seconds that you have direct access to the One that created heaven and earth; direct access to the One that holds the moon, the sun, and all the stars in the palm of His hand; that the One who is sovereign over all things not only holds you dearly but also in the very highest esteem; loves you unconditionally, and has you continuously in mind - not because of anything you've done or can do but because of what His son has already done.

And when I say access I mean direct access - you to Him.

This is who you are.

Power isn't how much you have in the bank. Neither is it how many cars or houses you own, how big your office is, what title you hold, or how many people there are in your congregation. ‎All such things come and go.

A man / woman of power is one that daily walks in the secure knowledge of who he/she is in Christ - a beloved child of the Almighty.

Finally this year be true to yourself - your talents, your strengths, your character, your passion, your career, your likes, and dislikes.

The essence of power is being true to who you are.

My challenge to you this year is to embrace the real and absolute power of who you are in Christ, who he created you to be, and what he created you to do; even if it means going against the norm.

I leave you today with two quotes from two outstanding individuals.

1. "If today were the last day of your life, would you want to do what you are about to do today?"

Steve Jobs

2. "Ninety-nine percent of the people in the world are fools, and the rest of us are in great danger of contagion."

Thornton Wilder