“Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us..”
We all want God to do more for us than we can ask or think. Why do so few of us experience even a smidgen of it? This scripture tells us that God’s power is able to do far more than we dare to ask or even imagine.
But the telltale reality is that God’s power works according to the power that is in us. We are often looking for God to do something to help us and change our situations, but where do we look for Him?
The Message Bible says: “God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us.”
As God’s power manifests in you, it makes you a master of your circumstances. It provides a lift to the soul and assures us that the Word of God is absolutely true for us now. Paul said, “Be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me” (Acts 27:25).
He said this in the middle of a life-threatening storm at sea. Do you look for God to manifest Himself in you or elsewhere?
God’s power does more than I can ask or think, but it’s always according to the power that works in me.
- Reading Plan A: Revelation 7
- Reading Plan B: Revelation 11
- Reading Plan C: Amos 7-9; Revelation 7
by Tim Davidson
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Word of Faith Church & Outreach Center
Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.
He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.
God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.