THE INCREDIBLE GREATNESS OF GOD’S POWER FOR US
Paul prayed that the believers in Ephesus would understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for them as believers. What kind of power is this? It is the same kind of “mighty power that raised Christ from the dead” (Eph. 1:20). It is resurrection power! Not only is it dynamic, wonder-working power, but it is also authoritative power. For God has put “all things under the authority of Christ” (Eph. 1:22).
Why did Paul pray that believers would understand this power? It was so that they might live by faith in His power rather than their own strength. Do you want to see the wonder-working power of Christ in our world today? Then put away human plans and dependence on worldly schemes and put your dependence on Christ for all things. Then we can live according to this saying: “I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength” (Phil. 4:13).
PRAYER: Dear Father, we surrender our plans to You today. We ask that You empower us for Your plans. We are learning to lean on You. Help us to walk by Your strength and wisdom. In Jesus’ name, amen.