Omnipotent is an adjective (Middle English - 13th century) that means having unlimited, universal authority and power. The word is used most often to describe the authority of God, the Almighty.
Not to be confused with Omnipresent or Omniscient. Omnipresent means being present everywhere at the same time. Omniscient means having complete, unlimited knowledge or understanding; perceiving all things.
The concept behind these three words can be difficult to understand, yet most of us believe in some form of higher power, whether it be God, or other deity. Many believe that god is all three. Perhaps this is because the world and life is far to complicated for our minds to comprehend.
Some good words to ponder. Here are how a few people have used these words:
Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated failures. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. Calvin Coolidge
“Nature is too thin a screen; the glory of the omnipresent God burst through everywhere” Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)
“Mystery is another name for our ignorance; if we were omniscient, all would be perfectly plain”
Tyron Edwards (1809-1894)
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