How God Uses His Power

Jehovah God uses his power to sustain those who do his will. For example, the apostle Paul expended himself in teaching others about God. Paul was not superhuman, but he was able to accomplish much good despite severe opposition. How? He acknowledged that he received “power beyond what is normal” from God.​—2 Corinthians 4:7-9.

Jehovah God has also used his power to destroy those who flagrantly violate his moral standards. Jesus Christ pointed to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and to the Flood of Noah’s day as examples of Jehovah’s selective use of destructive power. Jesus prophesied that soon Jehovah will again use his power to destroy those who ignore His standards.​—Matthew 24:3, 37-39; Luke 17:26-30.

Jehovah inspired the prophet Isaiah to write these reassuring words: “He [God] is giving to the tired one power; and to the one without dynamic energy he makes full might abound. Boys will both tire out and grow weary, and young men themselves will without fail stumble, but those who are hoping in Jehovah will regain power. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not tire out.”​—Isaiah 40:29-31.

If you desire to do God’s will, you can be sure that he will give you his holy spirit to help sustain you. But you must ask for it. (Luke 11:13) With God’s backing, you can endure any trial and gain the strength to do what is right.​—Philippians 4:13.