The Power and Ability of God

 In Ephesians 3:20-21 Paul details the power and ability of God. He tells us of the extent of God’s power, the objects of God’s power, and the goal of God’s power. As Paul writes to Christians who are discouraged they need to remember that God can do far more than they think or ask. As Christians, we frequently can become discouraged when our prayers aren’t answered as we would like. However, we can trust that God can do far more than we think or ask. This tells us that He frequently is doing better things, eternal things, as opposed to granting our requests. We can trust that He is able, and if He chooses not to do something in the life of the Christian, it is because He has our ultimate good in mind. His power is at work in us, better fitting us for heaven. But His power also works through us to advance His kingdom and build up the Church. There is no limit to what God can do in and through us. He is committed to displaying His glory in the Church and in Christ Jesus. So we can trust His power will always be working in and through us to the glory of His name. This should give us  trust and confidence in what our God can do in and through us. It should also cause us to pray big because God is able!