Connect Ephesians 1:19 with another verse about God's power in believers. A Mighty Prayer for Eyes to See Ephesians 1:19: “and the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength”. A Parallel Witness: Power at Work Within Ephesians 3:20: “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us”. Threading the Two Verses Together • Same Letter, Same Author, Same Theme—Paul speaks of divine power in both passages, anchoring it squarely “in us.” • “Surpassing greatness” (1:19) meets “immeasurably more” (3:20); the vocabulary doubles down on limitless capacity. • Both verses stress that the power is operative now (“toward us,” “at work within us”), not locked in the past or reserved for heaven. • The flow of thought: Paul prays for revelation (1:18-19), then confidently declares what that revelation accomplishes (3:20). Zooming Out: Additional Harmonies • Colossians 1:29—“struggling with all His energy that so powerfully works in me.” • Acts 1:8—“you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.” • 2 Peter 1:3—“His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness.” Together they underscore one truth: the same resurrection-caliber power fuels our daily walk and service. Defining the Power • Resurrection Power: Ephesians 1:20 links it to raising Christ from the dead—no greater demonstration. • Spirit-Indwelt Power: Acts 1:8 ties it to the Spirit’s presence, making the source personal and permanent. • Transforming Power: Philippians 2:13 speaks of God working in us “to will and to act,” reshaping desires and deeds. • Enduring Power: Colossians 1:11 promises strength “for all endurance and patience with joy.” Living It Out • Believe the Declaration—Scripture states the power is already “toward” and “within” you; faith agrees with that fact. • Pray for Illumination—Paul’s model in 1:18-19 urges continual asking for clearer spiritual sight. • Step in Obedience—As you act on God’s Word, you experience the power that enables the action (James 1:22-25). • Expect More—“Immeasurably more” invites a posture of holy anticipation, refusing to settle for self-effort Christianity. • Encourage Others—Remind fellow believers of this shared inheritance; Paul writes to a community, not an isolated elite. Bottom Line The power that raised Christ now actively works in every believer, positioning us to witness God do far beyond what we can ask, think, or even imagine. |
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