“Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the Power that works in us, unto Him be Glory in the Church by Jesus Christ throughout all ages, world without end, Amen.”
Ephesians 3:20-21
Our view of Him determines our response to Him.
“He is able.”
Say those words aloud this morning, Pilgrim: “He is able.” Think about them. Chew the cud on them. Reflect on their implications—what they mean in your life. . .in your particular situation. . .what you’re going through right now. . .those “impossible” obstacles you’re up against.
Now, whisper them aloud: “He is able.”
Do it again: “He is able.”
And, one more time for good measure: “He is able.”
Able to do what?
“Exceeding abundantly all that we ask or think.”
Think about those words for a minute: “Exceeding” (Grk. “huper”—“above-and-beyond, superior, far-surpassing, excelling beyond, etc.”)—no second-rate, inferior, sub-standard ability or effort here. . . “abundantly” (Grk. “huperekperissou”—“superabundantly, excessively, preeminence, beyond measure, etc.”)—a limitless supply. . . “above all that we ask or think”—literally, beyond our wildest dream (I Cor. 2:9). . . “according to the Power that works in us”—His Resurrection Power operating within us, all because He loves us.
Why, then, do we doubt Him or view Him as some far-away, unconcerned, inept, drooling grandfather-figure, who’s out-of-touch with us and our needs?
No, dear Pilgrim, “He is able.”
And, “He is faithful” (I Cor. 10:13).
And, He is loving and quite merciful (Ps. 86:15; 103:8; 145:8; Lam. 3:21-23).
So, if you’re struggling right now to keep your head above water. . .or have ended up at “Wit’s End Corner” (Ps. 107:26-27). . .isn’t it time to “cry out to the Lord” and allow Him to prove that “He is able” (Ps. 107:28-30)?
Stop your struggling. Stop your doubting, fretting and fuming.
“Be still and know that He is God” (Ps. 46:10).
Only then will His “Peace that passes all understanding fill your heart and mind” (Phil. 4:7; Jn. 14:1-3, 27). And, only then will you be “able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and depth and height of Christ’s Love, which passes all understanding, and be filled with all the fullness of God” (Eph. 3:17-19). Only then.
Why not say those words one more time: “He is able”? Then, close your eyes and give thanks to “Him Who is able to keep you” (Phil. 1:6) as you begin another day. That way you’ll be able to say with confidence, “There’s nothing I’m going to face today that God can’t handle.” Amen and amen.
October 22, 2011
