Devotion 6: Mighty to Save
Devotion 6: Mighty to Save
Pastor Noble Baird
Back when I was just beginning to learn drums, one of the first worship songs I learned to play was, “Mighty to Save” by Hillsong United. I still remember my best friend, Pete, playing the opening guitar riff as he counted me in on the drums to begin what ended up being the first beat I learned. We were just a couple of teenagers playing in the youth worship band, but it was some of the most amazing worship experiences I have ever had the privilege of being a part. Within the chorus of this song, Hillsong wrote:
Saviour, He can move the mountains
My God is mighty to save
He is mighty to save
Forever Author of Salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave.
In this study, we have been going over the different names of Christ during this Christmas season. This week is one of my favorites, Mighty God. Although we only see the actual name “Mighty God” in Isaiah 9:6, we continually see our God’s might all throughout His Word. In 1 Peter 1:3-5, Peter writes about the words which we echo in the chorus of “Mighty to Save,” “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.” Here, Peter reminds us of the hope we have in Christ through His death and resurrection.
I love this song because it perfectly depicts the Mighty God we have. During this Christmas season, it is not always easy. I know that there are those of you who dread and even hate this time of year, because of the pain and hurt that you are experiencing. However, I want to encourage you to remember the words of this chorus. Remember the Mighty God that we serve and have, never forgetting that He truly can move those mountains in our life and that no matter what, He has already conquered the grave for you and me. Yeah, we truly have a Mighty God and a mighty Savior!