GOD IS OMNIPOTENT
Isaiah 44:6–9, 21–28
The theoretical question has been asked many times: If you had any superpower, what would it be? Would you choose to be invisible, fly or live underwater?
When placed together, the words “super” and “power” indicate something extraordinary and impressive. Of course, superheroes are not real, and superpowers are not at anyone’s disposal.
However, our heavenly Father is mighty to save and unlimited in power. He is quick to display His strength throughout Scripture, and He still displays His strength today. The biblical term for this attribute of God is “omnipotent.”
Look closely at the two parts that combine to form the word. “Omni,” which means “all,” and “potent,” which means “strong or powerful,” reveal one of the many reasons our God is so great. He is fully capable of doing anything He sovereignly chooses.
There is no god like our God. (6–9)
We spend much of our time in this life contemplating what is best and what is better. Which is the best (fill-in-the-blank: car, food, paint color, soap, etc.) to buy? What insurance is most reliable? Is this college the one for me? If left unchecked, this type of thinking can seep into our worldview.
If the devil can lead us to doubt the majesty and sufficiency of God, we are in trouble. The heavenly Father is without comparison or rival. He is all-knowing, all-powerful and all-sufficient.
God works on behalf of His children. (21–23)
These verses present beautiful imagery of the forgiveness God provides. This same God who has the power to hang the stars, create the heavens and the earth and speak light into existence can forgive us our sins and remove their penalty. In doing so, God’s omnipotence is on full display.
He also reveals that He is calling us back to Him through redemption. Never fall into the erroneous pattern of thinking that God does not love or care for you. His actions toward our sins show us how much He cares for us and how much He desires close fellowship with us.
We should respond to this forgiveness with shouts of joy and celebration. He is a good Father, worthy of our highest praise.
God is all-powerful. (24–28)
If you have ever watched a symphony orchestra in concert, you know how amazing it can be. A variety of people and instruments come together to create beautiful music. Greater still, God in His omnipotence is sovereign over all His creation, people, the plans of men and evil itself.
In ways we cannot comprehend, God is working all things out for His glory and our good. Recognizing the omnipotence of God is an opportunity to grow our faith and search for ways that God is working around us.
Superheroes like Batman, Superman and Spider-Man will always be popular in our culture. As Christians, we have the One who is greater than anything this world can produce. He is all-powerful and available to all who trust Him today.
EDITOR’S NOTE — The Sunday School lesson outlines are provided by Lifeway.
By Bobby McKay
Pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi
