Ps. Kevin Forlong presented us with a powerful message, titled “Unlimited” to help challenge our thinking at the beginning of this new year. Here are some notes for you to consider as you spend time in God’s Word this week.
Overview
When you think about the men and women in the Bible, it is worth noting that these are all accounts of ordinary people doing outrageous things. They were simply ordinary people who were caught up in extraordinary circumstances, experiencing the most unusual encounters with the person and power of God.
Ephesians 3:20
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,
Ephesians 3:20
New American Standard
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,
God is the God of Beyond … beyond comprehension … beyond limitation … beyond restriction … beyond ‘whatever’.
Application Question:
Have you been putting God in a box in your thinking?
1. Beyond
Ephesians 3:20
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,
God is wanting us to embrace something that is far above and beyond where we are at or where we have ever been!!
Consider the following examples from the Bible:
God took Noah -beyond- the flood.
God took Israel -beyond- the wilderness.
God took Joshua -beyond- the flooded Jordan.
God took Daniel -beyond- the lion’s den.
Application Question:
Where in your life do you need to believe beyond?
· In your marriage?
· In your family?
· In your finances?
· In your health?
· In your future?
· In your potential and possibilities?
2. Asking and Thinking
Ephesians 3:20
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,
The release of God’s ability is linked to our asking and thinking. Putting it simply - your thinking determines your asking!!
The Bible is full of examples of people thinking and speaking above and beyond what is to be expected … what is normal … what is reasonable … even what is ‘possible’!
Think about what you are thinking about!!
Listen to what you are listening to!!
John 4:35-38 NLT
You know the saying, ‘Four months between planting and harvest.’ But I say, wake up and look around. The fields are already ripe for harvest. The harvesters are paid good wages, and the fruit they harvest is people brought to eternal life. What joy awaits both the planter and the harvester alike! You know the saying, ‘One plants and another harvests.’ And it’s true. I sent you to harvest where you didn’t plant; others had already done the work, and now you will get to gather the harvest.”
Our thinking is so often limited by past perspectives - our life experiences, education, traditions, and everything else that influences us. And this stops us thinking beyond. We need a new revelation, a new perspective and a new mindset.
