Quotes about Power
Our source of power is in the risen Christ, and we stay connected to Him by beholding Him in His Word and depending on Him in prayer.
— Jerry Bridges
Holiness is the perfection of all His other attributes: His power is holy power; His mercy is holy mercy; His wisdom is holy wisdom. It is His holiness more than any other attribute that makes Him worthy of our praise.
— Jerry Bridges
The debate between politicians over the size of our nuclear arsenal and the number of aircraft carriers and submarines our navy should have is, in a sense, a futile debate. Both sides are ultimately trusting in military muscle; they only differ in how much is necessary. The Christian, however, must trust in God, not military might of any size.
— Jerry Bridges
God did not simply create and then walk away. He constantly sustains that which He created.
— Jerry Bridges
Under God, however, all things are without exception fully controlled—despite all appearances to the contrary.
— Jerry Bridges
Nothing is too large or small to escape God's governing hand. The spider building its web in the corner and Napoleon marching his army across Europe are both under God's control.
— Jerry Bridges
God is sovereign over the nations. He is sovereign over the officials of our own government in all their actions as they affect us, directly or indirectly.
— Jerry Bridges
God does have a purpose and a plan for you, and God has the power to carry out that plan.
— Jerry Bridges
There is no authority except that which God has established.
— Jerry Bridges
one of the most frequent references to it concerns His sovereignty over nations and governments.
— Jerry Bridges
God can and does work in the hearts and minds of rulers and officials of government to accomplish His sovereign purpose.
— Jerry Bridges
God sometimes causes government leaders or officials to make foolish decisions in order to bring judgment upon a nation.
— Jerry Bridges