The phrase “the power of one” has been rattling around my brain for a week or two. It started with an obnoxious mosquito. I realized that one little mosquito could totally take me from peace and relaxation to annoyance and aggravation. It could ruin a whole night’s sleep by buzzing around my ears. And thus, the words the “power of one” began taking root in my head.
So, when I decided to sit at my laptop and write, I googled it. (I’m sure using that term will age me in a few years.) There are numerous books, movies and articles with that title. Most books were in the new age, meditation type genre. Most movies seem to have low ratings and I did not bother checking out the articles.
There are very famous people who were committed to God (maybe delegated by God is more appropriate) and moved forward changing the world around them. The Apostle Paul, Mother Teresa, Billy Grahm, and in spite of a lifelong battle with depression, Charles Spurgeon. Many more I could list. I am sure some people would challenge my choices but the only people that really count are the ones who have shown God’s love and changed people for eternity.
In comparison to these great servants of the Lord, I feel like a little, tiny speck in the universe…in God’s plans for mankind. But what pulls me out of feeling so lowly is that I know Christ died for me. I know God has a purpose and a plan for my life. (Obviously, so far it has not been speaking to thousands or living in poverty with the poor.) I know that He has given me gifts.
If I follow the path He has laid out for me, use the gifts He has given me, and keep my focus on Him, I will be living into the purpose and plan He has for me. It seems that my life is unessential in this world, but I refuse to doubt my Creator God who made me unique and special. I may be one small piece of a puzzle but without that piece the puzzle could not be complete.
Isn’t it amazing that the Creator of the Universe loves me so much He gave me my own assignments to follow for Him. Because of that I plan to use whatever gifts He has given me each day for His glory. So though I’m just that tiny puzzle piece I know I am empowered to complete that puzzle. And I have (or am) the power of one because my power comes from my Lord. (Does that mean I really have the power of two?)
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” Philippians 4:13
“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” Isaiah 30:21