Keep The Faith

Peace, Be Still — The Power That Calms the Storm A Reflection on Divine Energy and Faith In this Unity Series reflection, I explore the idea of God‑given power —the kind Jesus demonstrated, the apostles witnessed, and the Scriptures describe. This is not power that elevates us above Christ, but power that flows from Him and works through us. These thoughts are part testimony, part study, and part unfolding insight. The Power That Flows From Jesus In Mark 5:30 , Jesus realized that power had gone out from Him . This was not symbolic. It was real, measurable, and noticeable. Paul reinforces this in 1 Corinthians 4:20 : “For the kingdom of God is not with talk, but with power.” The Quakers teach that there is “something of God in everyone.” Jesus Himself said in John 14:12 that those who believe in Him would do the works He did—and even greater ones. This does not mean we become greater than Jesus. It means His power can work through us when we...

Genesis 8:21 New International Version (NIV) 21 The Lord smelled the pleasing aroma and said in his heart : “Never again will I curse the ground because of humans, even though every inclination of the human heart is evil from childhood. And never again will I destroy all living creatures, as I have done.” Deuteronomy 4:29 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 29 But from there you will seek the Lord your God, and you will find Him if you search for Him with all your heart and all your soul. Deuteronomy 4:39 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 39 Know therefore today, and take it to your heart , that the Lord, He is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other. Deuteronomy 6:5 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. These scriptures are just a tiny fraction of Bible references to the heart, its condition, and importance. I used to think that this u...