"GLORY in the Church"

 

Ephesians 3:20-21 "Now unto HIM that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto HIM be glory in the church by CHRIST JESUS throughout all ages, world without end, AMEN."

     The Apostle Paul directs his prayer to "HIM that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think" (v.20 pictured above). All too often, we fail to realize just how much the LORD wants to bless us and how mightily HE would work through us if only we were totally yielded to the indwelling HOLY SPIRIT. The low expectations we often have for ourselves as Christians reveal themselves in what we ask of GOD in prayer and in what we believe HE will actually bring to pass in our walk and witness. How sad it is that we expect so little when GOD wants to do so much ! What blessings we would experience if we took seriously what HE has promised ! We have no power in ourselves, but we have immeasurable strength through GOD. HE is able to do abundantly above all that we could ask or think. Are we willing to ask HIM for such strength ?

     The enjoyment of the fullness of GOD's blessing and the realization of all we have in CHRIST are "according to the power that worketh in us," (v.20b pictured above). Paul prayed for those believers who would receive edification through the reading of his epistle - and that certainly includes you and me ! He prayed that they would experience, in greater measure, the riches of JESUS CHRIST and the fullness of GOD's enabling grace. These blessings will be ours when we yield to the indwelling HOLY SPIRIT, allowing HIM to do "exceeding abundantly" in making the FATHER's will our own heartfelt desire as well.

     Finally, our worship and service will flourish when we tap into GOD's mighty power. "Glory in the church" will be a blessed reality when its members are sincerely walking "by CHRIST JESUS" (v.21 pictured above) in the fullness and strength of the HOLY SPIRIT. DWC

Your servant in CHRIST,

Julie

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