BEYOND YOUR IMAGINATION
Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.
Ephesians 3:20 (NLT)
Do you place a limit on what God can do?
You might not say it out loud. You might not even consciously be aware that you are imposing this limit on God. But do your actions demonstrate that you don’t truly think God can move in miraculous, powerful, supernatural ways?
God is omnipotent. It’s a fancy word, but if you look it up the definition is quite clear: Having unlimited power; able to do anything. Do you believe that is true? Maybe for someone else who is a better Christian. Maybe for the church staff. But is God really able to do anything… for you? The wonderful answer is yes. He is able to accomplish more than you can even begin to imagine in your life.
What I think often prevents us from seeing these wonderous and miraculous things happen in our lives is our own unbelief. We feel unworthy or shameful about our past (or maybe even our present), so we don’t think it can happen. And in a way, it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. But God has a rich history of moving in the lives of broken people.
Noah was a drunk. Abraham, a liar. Jacob, a cheater. Moses was a murderer. David, an adulterer. Jonah out and out ran away from God. Thomas was a doubter. Paul actively worked to destroy the early church and called himself the chief among all sinners (see 1 Timothy 1:15). These are the very heroes of our faith. And the Bible is full of so many more who were imperfect yet saw God work in powerful ways in and through them. Consider Hebrews 11, which is known as the Faith Hall of Fame. These and so many others placed their faith in the One who could accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.
What do you long to see God do in and through your life? What’s standing in the way?
APPLICATION:
What are you asking God for? Are your prayers timid and small or bold and grandiose? His ability is infinite, it’s our belief and faith that are often small. List the bold things you’d like to see God accomplish for His glory. Pray about them daily and give Him the glory when He comes through!
PRAYER:
God, I believe; help me in my unbelief. Remind me of Your faithfulness not just in Your Word but also in my life. Glorify Yourself through working so powerfully in my life that there is no other explanation except Your divine intervention. In Jesus’ name, amen.
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may Your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May Your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?