ALL POWER BELONGS TO JESUS

THE WORDS OF TRUTH DAILY DEVOTIONAL

August 15th, 2025

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ALL POWER BELONGS TO JESUS

KEY VERSE 

"And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth." – Matthew 28:18 (KJV)

DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE

The world is filled with displays of power, political authority, military might, financial influence, and technological advancement. Yet, all these powers are limited, temporary, and dependent.

There is only One whose power is absolute, eternal, and without rival,

Jesus Christ.

When Jesus rose from the dead, He declared that all power in heaven and on earth had been given to Him.

This means nothing happens without His permission:

Demons tremble at His name. 

Nature obeys His voice. 

Diseases vanish at His command. 

Death itself bows before Him.

As believers, we must remember that our security, victory, and hope are not in governments, wealth, or personal strength but in Christ’s supreme authority.

When you face battles too big for you, remember, the One who loves you holds all power in His hands.

ILLUSTRATION 

In a small village, a fierce storm threatened to sweep away homes.

While everyone panicked, a little child played joyfully. When asked why she wasn’t afraid, she replied,

“My father is the chief of the village and the strongest man here. If he’s here, I’m safe.”

That’s the confidence we should have in Jesus.

If the One who holds all power is with you, no storm can destroy you.

CALL TO REPENTANCE 

Have you been trusting in your own strength, connections, or resources instead of Jesus’ power?

Have you feared situations as if Christ is powerless?

Turn back today, place your faith fully in the One whose power is unmatched.

PRAYER OF REPENTANCE

Lord Jesus,

I confess that I have sometimes relied on my own strength and doubted Your power. 

Forgive me for not fully trusting in Your authority over my life. 

Today, I surrender every fear, worry, and challenge into Your hands. 

Rule over my heart and circumstances, for all power belongs to You.

In Your mighty name, I pray. Amen.

REFLECTION SCRIPTURES

• Philippians 2:9-10 – God has given Him a name above every name.

• Psalm 62:11 – Power belongs to God.

• Colossians 2:15 – He disarmed principalities and powers, triumphing over them.

• Revelation 1:18 – He holds the keys of death and hell.

TODAY’S CHALLENGE 

Speak to one fear, problem, or sickness in your life today using the authority of Jesus’ name.

Declare His power over it and refuse to be moved by what you see.

CLOSING DECLARATION

Today, I declare that all power belongs to Jesus!

He is Lord over my life, my family, my health, my career, and my future.

No power of darkness can prevail against me because I am covered by the authority of His name.

Amen.