Power
Eph 3:14-21 “For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
2 cor 13:4 “For he was crucified in weakness, but lives by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but in dealing with you we will live with him by the power of God.”
2 Tim 1:7 For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
Romans 8:11 “If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.”
With the goodness of God to desire our highest welfare, the wisdom of God to plan it, and the power of God to achieve it, what do we lack? Surely we are the most favored of all creatures. AW Tozer
I hope that this week has given you some moments to reorient your hearts and minds towards Christ and his desire for you in this upcoming season. I hope that it has ultimately been refreshing for you to pause, to remember & praise, to peel away, to pour in, gain a perspective of peace, and to prepare. As you plan and prepare, it’s important to remember what the aim of our preparations cannot be self-gain. Our goal is more of Christ, to be a part of His plan, not for Him to mold to ours. When we hear this, we of course agree, but how often do we try to create plans based on our finite thoughts instead of His limitlessness? IF only we would trust that His ways are greater. The plans of God require the power of God. And thankfully, He gives it to us! And with the goodness, wisdom, and power of God, what do we lack? In giving us His power, it’s apparent that He loves us and does not want us to fail. The power of God is unmeasurable. I mean, let’s just sit there for a second! The resurrection power, the miracle-working power, the redeeming power of the name of Jesus. It’s unmatched. There is no power greater - no other ruler or authority or plan can stand against the power of God. He has and will always ultimately be victorious.
Today, as I look to this upcoming season, I invite you in, surrender to your will, and welcome your power to work through me. God in this amazing power would you strengthen and prepare me for the road ahead? I want to see you work in mighty ways. I want to be used by you for your glory, not my own. Some may trust in horses, some may trust in chariots, but whatever is coming, I trust you. I am expectant and excited to see how you move. I confidently walk in your power, God. Thank you. As we take time to be in this moment, let’s breathe. Inhale through your nose and fill your lungs with air, expand your ribcage and relax. Exhale up and out through pursed lips as you draw everything in towards that imaginary center column. Continue this cycle as you meditate on the words of this song.
