“O God, You are awesome from Your sanctuary. The God of Israel Himself gives strength and power to the people.” Psalm 68:35 NASB
In the 1960’s and early 1970’s the slogan ‘Power to the People’ gained a vast audience and became extremely popular in the United States. It was a call for people to take control of governments and institutions. Predominantly started and expressed by the younger generation against what was perceived as oppression from the older generation, it covered a lot of territory. Politically it was against the government and the Vietnam War. Segments of the movement were revolutionary with social justice at its roots. ‘Power to the People’ was used to exploit the rich, and defame any enterprise deemed as ‘The Establishment.’ This power was self-driven and self-accepted. Five decades later there is still fruit from that historic period.
Power and influence are contagious no matter where your politics or worldview stands. It is vital to seek the true source of power when attempting to change the world. King David in the 68th Psalm said, “The God of Israel Himself gives strength and power to the people.” (Ps.68:35 nasb) Israel is God’s chosen people. He gives His victorious power freely to His children. True strength and power only come from the Lord God above and not us. David also reminds us that true peace only comes from God and not us orchestrating it on our own. “The LORD will give strength to His people; The LORD will bless His people with peace.” (Ps.29:11 nasb)
True power and true peace come from only one source, the Lord God of heaven. There are still many injustices in the world today needing to be addressed. Perhaps more ‘power to the people’ is necessary. But make sure you ask God to give you the power and not seek your own power to change the world. Don’t be persuaded by others who follow the god of this world. The Lord will gladly give His power to His people to carry out His will in helping others and living righteously.
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