Display of Power: Man's Way vs. God's Way

Following the news these days is unsettling.  Actually, it isn't anything different than the past 4000+ years.  Man seeks to display his power over other man by means of subduing him.  Today it is nuclear threats from N. Korea.  Man shows and gets power by destruction.  The pattern hasn't changed.

This morning I was struck by Jesus display of power. He was not here to destroy, but to seek and to save those that are lost.

A man is brought to Jesus who is paralyzed. It is interesting, first, that Jesus doesn't deal with the outward obvious.  Instead, Jesus tells the man to be encouraged because his sins are forgiven.  The religious leaders have a problem with this because man doesn't have that kind of power.  They know who does.  That is why they say, "Who does he think he is anyway, God?"

Jesus, in His usual pointed way, let's them know that it wasn't just words.  Then to show the power behind the words, rather than destroy those doubting his power, He simply looks at the paralyzed man and tells him to get up, pick up his mat and go home.  Boom! That's it!  The man jumps up, picks up his mat and goes home!  (Matthew 9: 1-7)

Power.  Everyone recognized it that day.  The immediate result:  they praised God for sending a man with such power.

Am I basking in that power displayed to me in His great love, compassion, patience and forgiveness towards me?  Am I displaying His power through love, compassion, patience and forgiveness towards others?  Are there other ways that He would show His power through me?  Lord, I let me be your conduit.