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 (Ephesians 3:20-21).
What an inspiring thought revealed to us in
our theme verse! It says "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…." It
didn’t say "…according to the power that
worketh in heaven." This explains that you
have a role in the operations of the miraculous in your
life. The glory of God is manifested in your life
according to the power that works in you.
Even though God, in His sovereignty, can cause certain
things to happen for you, He doesn’t want to work
outside of you. Some Christians often feel discouraged
and frustrated because they’re "praying to God to do
something for them," yet to no avail. The issue isn’t with
God; they’re the ones to activate the power of God in
them, to bring about the desired changes.
In Paul’s epistle to the Philippians, we read of his
personal testimony to this effect; he understood that
the ability to do the supernatural wasn’t rested in
heaven but within him. By the Spirit he said, "I can do all
things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Notice
that he didn’t say "We can do all things through Christ
which strengtheneth us"; rather, this was his personal
testimony. What a mentality! Paul couldn’t think failure,
defeat or impossibilities; he knew the ability of the
Spirit had been granted him to achieve supernatural
results, and he spoke accordingly.
Become conscious that God lives in you in His fullness,
which means all His power and eternal might are
domiciled in your spirit. How do you activate that power
to work for you? It’s by consciously meditating on the
Word, and speaking in tongues. You can bring that power
to bear today on anything, or any area of your life
.