Our Strong God is Powerful and in Charge

In the beginning, God created the heavens at the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. -Genesis 1:1-2

From its first lines, the Bible tells us that we have a God who is the Almighty! he is not a pushover. He is clothed with strength and glory. That is what Elohim, the very first name of God in the Bible, means. The names of God throughout the Bible tell us something special about His character and His identity.

Genesis 1:1 tells us, “In the beginning, God [Elohim] created the heavens and the earth.” This name of God is used more than two thousand times in the Bible. And guess how many times you’ll find it in Genesis 1? Thirty-two times!

The Bible starts with God. he is our Creator and Sustainer. We are not alone in the world. God created us to be in relationship with Him and to live for Him. He is our strong and powerful heavenly Father. He is the King who reigns and rules over all of His creation. He is our Protector and Provider.

Are you struggling to make it as a mom? Are you worried or anxious about the future? Remember, your powerful God is in charge. You and I are limited in our power and wisdom, but He is not. He is Elohim—the Almighty! There is nothing you are facing today that He cannot match with His presence and power.

Father, I praise You for Your strength and might. Nothing takes You by surprise. The world is not out of control. You are a good Father, but also a powerful King over all creation. Help me trust You, relying on your strength and not my own. In Jesus’ name, amen.

In Him,

Ruth Schwenk