How can we trust God's power to do "immeasurably more" in our lives? Setting Our Sights on God’s “Immeasurably More” 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,” • “Able” means fully capable, never limited. • “Immeasurably more” sweeps past every boundary we can set. • “His power” is already “at work within us”; it is present, active, and personal. Tracing the Source of Unlimited Power • God’s omnipotence is woven through Scripture: – Jeremiah 32:17: “Ah, Lord GOD! ... nothing is too difficult for You.” – Luke 1:37: “For nothing will be impossible with God.” • Because God is eternal, His power does not wane or fluctuate (Malachi 3:6). • His power is united with His love for us (Ephesians 3:18–19), guaranteeing that His ability is matched by His desire to bless. Proven Track Record Across Scripture Old Testament snapshots: • Red Sea parted (Exodus 14) – deliverance from impossible odds. • Walls of Jericho fell (Joshua 6) – victory beyond human strategy. • Elijah’s fire-soaked altar (1 Kings 18) – God outshining false powers. New Testament snapshots: • Jesus calms the storm (Mark 4:39) – authority over creation. • Five loaves feed thousands (John 6:1-13) – provision beyond resources. • The resurrection (Matthew 28:6) – ultimate proof of limitless power. Living With Expectant Confidence • God’s power is not reserved for headline miracles alone; it turns ordinary obedience into extraordinary impact (Philippians 2:13). • Because the Spirit indwells believers (Romans 8:11), we are never lacking the resources to honor Him in trials, temptations, or tasks. • Trust grows when we rehearse past faithfulness—our own testimonies and biblical accounts alike (Psalm 77:11-14). Practical Steps to Lean on His Power Every Day 1. Meditate on promise-filled passages (e.g., Isaiah 40:28-31) until confidence outweighs doubt. 2. Pray specifically, believing God can exceed the request (James 4:2b; Ephesians 3:20’s pattern). 3. Act in obedience even before circumstances change, trusting power will meet the step (Joshua 3:13-16). 4. Celebrate every evidence of His help, however small, reinforcing a grateful, expectant heart (1 Thessalonians 5:18). 5. Share testimonies; hearing and telling of God’s works reinforces collective faith (Psalm 145:4-6). Closing Encouragement The same God who spoke galaxies into being and raised Christ from the dead is “at work within us.” When our requests feel bold, He is already prepared to do “immeasurably more.” So we live wide-eyed, asking largely, and walking forward in the confidence that His power knows no ceiling. |
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