The Conclusion of How Jehovah Exerts His Power

How many angels are there? The prophet Daniel had a vision of heaven in which he saw well over 100 million spirit creatures before Jehovah's throne, but there is no indication that he saw the entire angelic creation. (Daniel 7:10) So there may be hundreds of millions of angels. God is thus called Jehovah of armies. This title describes his powerful position as Commander of a vast, organized array of mighty angels. Above all these spirit creatures, he has placed one in charge, his own beloved Son, "the first-born of all creation." (Colossians 1:15) As the archangel-chief over all the angels, seraphs and cherubs - Jesus is the mightiest of all of Jehovah's creations.

Jehovah has yet another means of exerting power. Hebrews 4:12 says: "The word of God is alive and exerts power." Have you observed the phenomenal power of God's word, or spirit-inspired message, now preserved in the Bible? It can strengthen us, build up our faith and help us make profound changes in ourselves. The apostle Paul warned fellow believers against people engaged in grossly immoral lifestyles. Then he added: "Yet that is what some of you were." ( 1 Corinthians 6:9-11) Yes, "the word of God" had exerted its power in them and helped them to change.

Jehovah's power is so immense and his means of exerting it are so effective that nothing can stand in his way. Jesus said: "With God all things are possible." (Matthew 19:26) To what purposes does Jehovah direct his power?

Next time: Power Guided By Purpose

Draw Close To Jehovah, 2002