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, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21
I had two words bubble up in me today and I began to sing them. Unfortunately, I only knew those two words and the melody that came with them. I didn’t know the name of the song or even the artist. So, I began a search and after finding several references, I selected one and the first choice was the right choice. As I continued to listen, the song ministered to me and encouraged my heart. Here are some of the words, “Exceedingly abundantly, above all, all you can ask or think, according to the power that works in you. God is able to do just what he said he would do.” The lyrics to the song, like our scripture today, let us know that God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think. Can you imagine how the bubble up went on into a full blown praise? How the spirit of the Lord orchestrates and blesses me is a discussion for another day!
In this passage, Paul continues his talk with the Ephesians and is praying that they will come to a realization as to who they are in Christ. He reminds them that you’ve heard, from me, about the grace of God that has been given to you. You understand all that has been afforded to you in Christ and you have been made heirs to His promise. This gift and this grace were given to all of us by the effectual working of God’s power so that we would be strengthened by His might and by His Spirit for our growth. He wanted them to grasp what had been done for them and to take hold of it by faith and in turn, get rooted and grounded with what you’ve been taught. Stop living beneath what God provided and receive all that He has for you.
Paul gives such powerful words to get them (and us) motivated about the wealth they possessed. He wanted them to remain faithful in prayer, be humble and continue to reverence God in their hearts as they continued live and walk in His presence. He lets them know that when you do this, God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above anything you could possibly fathom. Just like the Ephesians, we cannot even comprehend naturally what He can and is able to do for us, yet, God is able to provide us with what we need to sustain our lives. He has given us this wonderful indwelling keeping power; power that helps to keep us in His will, teaches, counsels, and guides us along this way, which is the evidence of the exceeding greatness of the power of God.
The definition of exceedingly means "to an unusually high degree or measure" and abundantly means "plentiful, but personally I like, "to present in great quantities." I believe God is going to make evident (tangibly) to us in unusually great quantities above all that we can ask and or think possible for our lives, especially, when we are walking in faith and obedient to the will and the word of God. He is not only able but willing to do for us according to His riches in glory. The lyrics went on to say, “God is able to do just what He said he would do. He's gonna fulfill every promise to you. Don't give up on God, cause He won't give up on you, He's able.”
God by His power; the power that’s working within us is able to carry out His purpose and do far above all that we would dare to ask or think; even beyond our desires, our thoughts, our hopes, or our dreams. Now, can you see why I got so excited about those two words together? My two words for today, exceedingly abundantly!
Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde
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