“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, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever!” (Ephesians 3:20 NIV).
How often do you realize what wonderful power you have available to you through Jesus Christ? He is able to do things through you that you could never do by yourself. It is amazing, this power that the Holy Spirit inside you can produce. But most of us are blind to this power because we like to do it ourselves. We smugly say that we don’t need any help because we have the ability without God’s help. Then we stumble and fall and beg God to help us. Wouldn’t it be much easier to rely on His power in us first? Think about it. He is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. We can’t even think about all the ways God can work in us if we allow Him to do it.
Doubts can creep in and questions haunt us. What if I fail? What if people don’t support me? Satan loves to throw out these questions in order to make you feel helpless. Don’t believe the lies. You are a child of the king. You can do all things through His strength. Believe it and claim it. The power is there for you to grab hold of and jump into whatever God is calling you to do. Get out of your comfort zone and do something for God that is so big that only He can do it. You have His power. Do something with it.
We have gone to Niagra Falls many times. I was amazed to see the power of the falls. All that water cascading and thundering down upon the rocks. That power was harnessed and used to produce electricity for many people. Someone had the fortitude to do this. Isn’t it amazing that they could produce power from water? Can you imagine that?
Just as that power from water was harnessed so you must harness the power within you by God to do something amazing for Him. It is time for you to make a difference.
Dear Lord,
I know that your power exists in me. Help me to step out in faith and use that power to do your will. I know that you will help me overcome doubts. Thank you for giving me the power that only you can give.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen
