Simple, Mighty, and Life-changing January 19, 2026 “Call to Me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things you do not know.” — Jeremiah 33:3
God absolutely wants to do great and mighty things through you—but it’s easy to misunderstand what “mighty” means. We tend to imagine something big, dramatic, or noteworthy… something that would make a splash or attract attention. But that kind of thinking belongs more to human pride than spiritual truth. The mighty things God desires to do in and through your life will almost always be about blessing someone else. They rarely begin with spotlights or headlines. They begin with quiet obedience, humble moments, and seeds of kindness that, at first sight, may seem small or insignificant. Yet in time, they produce results that Heaven alone fully knows.
When God begins to reveal “great and mighty things,” one of the first things He opens our eyes to is His mercy. He shows you how Jesus died for you long before you cared about Him or gave Him a second thought. He reminds you of His patience toward you—patience so great that it outlasted your rebellion, your indifference, your failures, and your stumblings. He shows you His forgiveness, the depth of His love, and His desire to reconcile you to Himself and breathe new life into your being. And He shows you that His mercy was not just for your past offenses—it continues today, meeting you again and again in your weakness.
As Psalm 86:5 says, “For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You.”
God’s mercy changed the entire course of your life. His unending mercy shields you from the enemy’s accusations, from the devil’s attempts to bury you under shame, and from the heavy weight of self-condemnation when you fall short. His mercy is the quiet strength that lifts your chin again, steadies your trembling heart, and whispers, “Let’s begin again.”
Lamentations 3:22–23 declares the truth we all cling to: “The unfailing love of the Lord never ends! By His mercies we have been kept from complete destruction. Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each day.”
So when I say God wants to do great and mighty things through you, I am not thinking about skyscrapers, world records, or feats that impress the world. Those may be great in the world’s eyes, but they are rarely the “mighty” things God emphasizes in His Word. What God calls mighty is often wrapped in humility and expressed in mercy. Receiving mercy is mighty. Giving mercy is mighty. Extending forgiveness is mighty. Holding your tongue when offended is mighty. Loving someone who is difficult to love is mighty.
Jesus said in Matthew 5:7, “God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”
Paul encourages us in Colossians 3:12 to "clothe ourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience—" because those qualities are what great and mighty things are made of.
A short time ago, someone close to me sent me a rude email. Something was troubling this person, and it spilled directly onto me. For a moment, I felt irritation rise within me. My fingers nearly hit the keyboard to respond in the same tone. But right then, the Holy Spirit brought a verse to my remembrance: Proverbs 19:11 — “A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.”
Just as quickly, another followed: Proverbs 17:9 — “He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.”
Because of these scriptures, I made a decision—an immediate one. I chose to overlook it. I said nothing. I released it. I thought, “Something is burdening him. This isn’t about me.” And as soon as I let it go, the Lord spoke quietly to my heart and said, “He will call you and apologize.” Two weeks later, he did exactly that. He apologized sincerely, and I told him I had blown right past it. I said our relationship mattered far more than a momentary offense. He was relieved, blessed, and at peace. And God was honored in the exchange.
In Heaven’s eyes, that was a great and mighty thing. Not loud, not dramatic, but deeply powerful—because it revealed and shared the same mercy God continually shows us.
God is still looking for people who will let Him work great and mighty things through them. He is looking for people who will show mercy, who will forgive quickly, who will let love cover offenses, and who will give others the same grace they themselves continually receive. And that is why the Apostle Paul wrote these words, tying the whole message together in one perfect bow: “But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of His great patience with even the worst sinners. Then others will realize that they too can believe in Him and receive eternal life.” — 1 Timothy 1:16 In His love,
Pastor Tim Burt
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