WHAT CAN GOD DO THROUGH YOU?

"Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us" (Epe 3:20). The greatness of salvation cannot be overstated. In Christ, we have been "delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son" (Col 1:13). Though we were "dead in trespasses and sins." and "alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that was in us," we were "raised up together with Christ and made to sit together with Him kin heavenly places." we have been "reconciled to God through the death of His Son," and are now "heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ" (Eph 2:1-2; 4:18; 2:6; Rom 8:17). Now washed from our sins, we are "kings and priests unto God" (Rev 1:5-6), made suitable for Divine habitation and use. The Divine power that has been devoted to us transcends the loftiest imagination of the natural mind. Even after we are regenerated, the greatness of this power must be revealed to us. Paul prayed wth great fervency for believers in this regard. "Therefore I . . . do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers: that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him . . . and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come" (Eph 1:15-21). Because of the sacrifice of Christ, this transcendent power is devoted to us -- but its continued efficiacy depends upon our awareness of its power. This is a power that characterized by "exceeding greatness," and it accomplishes exceeding great things within us. Hear the analysis of the Spirit on this matter. "Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us" (Eph 3:20). God can "work in you that which is well pleasing in His sight" through this power (Heb 13:20-21). There are no limitations. What can God do through you? More than you can think or imagine! Whatever you perceive that requires Divine activity, ask that God do it through you! Ask him to open your eyes to the accessibility of the power, and the extent of your opportunities to glorify Him. PRAYER POINT: Father, I acknowledge that the greatness of your power is challenging to my mind, and the availability of it to me often seems beyond my grasp. However, I believe Your Word, and am willing to religuish my hold on anything that inhibits the working of Your power within me. In the blessed name of Jesus, I ask for You to work in me what is well pleasing in your sight.

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