Focus: The Power Within

Text: Eph.3:20

"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."

God's power is not only lodging inside the believer in Christ, it is also at work in him. The infinite power of God responds to the power of God inside the believer. The believer in Christ is a possessor of divine ability and authority. Seventy disciples of Christ returned from their mission and reported to Him that the demons were subject to them in His name.

Calvary procured so much for us that we have yet to tap into. Our real problem is more of low aim than it is of failing. We've made so little use of what God has made available for us through the redemptive work of Christ on the cross. 

We make so little use of the immense power lodging within us.

We're God's power house. Paul testifies, "Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his WORKING, which WORKETH IN me MIGHTILY" (Col.1:29). Divine energy was mightily in operation in Paul. He was constantly tapping into the limitless power of Christ. He says again, "For it is God which WORKETH IN YOU both to will and to do of his good pleasure" (Phil.2:13). The power of God works in us. God works in us. Paul also tells us about "the word of God, which EFFECTUALLY WORKETH also IN you that believe" (1Thes.2:13). The power of God, the God of all power, and the word of God are all working in us.

In Eph.1:19, Paul prays for the believer in Christ to know "what is the exceeding greatness of his POWER TO US-WARD who believe, according to the working of his mighty power." God's power is not only working in us, but also, it is being directed or channeled to us. 

We are not only served by God's power, but also, we serve the purpose of God by God's power.

We are the people of power. Micah declares, "I am full of power by the Spirit of God." The believer in Christ is full of God. 

Let's use what God has given us! You are not ordinary. You are full of power. You are indwelt by the Spirit of God. You are anointed to prosper in your calling. You enjoy the empowering presence of Christ in your life, work and walk. Believe that you have what God says you have! You carry divine power inside you; use it!

by Bishop Moses E. Peter