DIVINE POWER FOR IMPACT (8)

“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

Here on earth, God has chosen to operate His DIVINE POWER for IMPACT in partnership with Man: “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” (Eph.3:20). God’s Power, not our own, is the Source of Impact; humankind is often the channel. The character and nature of Divine Power is that God’s Power works in God’s People! Whatever God will do on earth in our dispensation, He does “according to the Power that works in us” (v. 20). We are to trust in God’s Power and acknowledge His ability to exceed our expectations.

The more apostle Paul thought on God’s Power, the more he was astonished. His Power is an intrinsic quality of His Person. He possesses all Power; none exists outside of Christ. His Power is not a cosmic force, esoteric energy, or mystical principle. Even so, God’s Power is not equal to Him. He possesses Power. He is therefore superior to and greater than His Power. He controls and directs Power to accomplish His purposes. Praise God, it is His good pleasure to invest His Power in His people! People are central to the purpose of God’s Power. God mainly focuses His Power in the direction of and for the good of people.

God blesses us to be a blessing to others. He does not hoard His Power and never expects us to. He does not merchandise His Power, and neither should we. He says: “Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons. FREELY you have received, FREELY give” (Mt.10:8). God empowers us to empower and enrich others. He wants to release, manifest, and display His Divine, Supernatural Power through Spirit-filled believers! God’s Power is not only for full-time ministers and strong believers, but equally for the weak. It is not just for the intellectuals, but equally for the uneducated. It is not just for the bold, but equally for the shy. It is not just for men, but equally for women; and not just for adults, but equally for youth and children.

The Lord Jesus mandated His disciples to remain in Jerusalem and be “ENDUED WITH POWER from on high” (Lk.24:49). God’s Power is not a respecter of persons. It flows through housewives, labourers, students, professionals, and the elderly, any believer who has received and yields to His Spirit. Spirit-filled Believers have His Power, but must be recharged to begin to deploy it by the direction of the Holy Spirit, and for His Glory. To what extent is His Divine Power working in us His people?