“My message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in the demonstration of the Spirit and of power, that your faith should not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God.” 1 Cor. 2:4-5 (NAS)
On a recent trip to California, Lynnette and I decided to take a walk on the beach in DelMar. In order to get to the beach from the hotel, we had to cross a railroad track and then head down a steep cliff. The flowers in people’s yards were bright and cheery. The plants along the cliff also showed off the beautiful yellow, blue and purple blooms that allowed us to be amazed at God’s creation.
But as the commuter train rushed by I looked back at the railroad tracks. There, through the rail bed of gravel, were blooming yellow daisies. How could that be? The ground was so hard and full of rocks, yet not only had the plant made its way through the ground, it had bloomed into a beautiful flower.
When thinking about God’s power in our lives, we should realize that it begins with faith. Our lives get turned inside out on a daily basis, and we often lose the desire to seek God or the determination to make the best of each day. So, having a strong faith in the Lord allows the Holy Spirit to show us God’s power.
The flower in the railroad track allows us to see the power and determination of nature to grow and flourish. Through our struggles in life, we can know the power of God as He corrects, teaches, and delivers. Then, like the flower rising out of the gravel, we can experience the miracle of God’s power.
