Ephesians 3:20-21 KJV
[20] Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, [21] unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
The world recognises power. The world makes room for dictators and despots, and there have been many that have passed through the earth over the many centuries. The one fact that is however common to all the examples of power that the earth has seen or known is that it is temporary, transient and seasonal. There is nothing this world gives you that it cannot take away at any time. As long as it is of the earth, it is subject to the limitations and restrictions the earth is also subject to. That is why the verse above needs to be the guiding light for all who see power in its pure form. The power we speak about here is the type that could raise a man from the dead and also offer that same life to all who come to the saving knowledge of the man who died for their sin. That is the place and position God wants me to come and stand in.
It is not power that is subject to another higher power, but is itself the highest form of power. Of course, there will be pretenders; the fact that there are so many claims to power means that there is an original that the world craves. It is this pure power, personalised in the person of Jesus, that must be the focus of my pursuits and priorities. It is available to ALL who will come to the One who is it, has it and can give it to ALL who ask without any depletion of supply in any way. Just picture a power that can heal the sick, raise the dead and move mountains residing in a mortal man like us, and that is what God has done. That is also the message in the verse above: it is in me if I can submit totally to His authority.
It is this understanding and acceptance that guides my reaction and response. To Him who is and has power be all glory and praise. To Him who is faithful to His promises be all the honour and adoration. As a part of His body, I am an expression of His person and power. As a part of His church, I am His eyes, ears, hands, feet and heart. There is no limit to His power, so there can be no limits to the expression of His power in me, unless I try to. As it is made clear in the verse above, my view of His power will not change who He is. He is eternal, and if I submit to Him, I will enjoy the fullness of His grace to eternity. That is His plan and purpose for me. Would you also submit to Him? God's time of favour is here.
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