far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.
Ephesians 1:21
In Ephesians 1, Paul is praying for God’s people. He prays specifically that they would experience intimacy with the Almighty. We’re made to know Christ. As he continues praying, we see that knowing Christ intimately is what leads to experiencing His power fully. When we feel stuck, we’re meant to look to the mighty power of Christ. When there are struggles we can’t overcome, we’re meant to access the working of His great might. When we feel weakest is when it’s most necessary to rely on His strength. His power becomes ours as we enjoy communion with Him.
If you’re needing power in your life, look to Christ. Your best efforts won’t work. Your will won’t last. Your strategies are no match for the powers of the world. Therefore, you need a power that is not of this world. You need the surpassing great power found only in the resurrection. In seeing Christ who was once crucified but is now alive, His inherent power is evident. When viewing His nail-scarred hands and the holes in His feet, His mastery of death and hell is made known. In experiencing the rumbling of the stone rolling away and His bursting from the grave, the working of His power is perceived. This is the surpassing great power that was worked out in the resurrection. This same power is yours in Christ.
This week, when you feel depleted, lean into Him. When there is a temptation you can’t tackle, call on Him. When you don’t feel like you have what it takes, admit that you don’t and rely on His power. When feeling our weakness and the power of our enemies, we most perceive the greatness of that mighty power which effects the conversion of the believer and is engaged to perfect his salvation. Surely this will constrain us by love to live to our Redeemer’s glory. Bible Hub
Banking on your best efforts in spiritual warfare is like taking water guns into a war zone. We have the ultimate tank on our team: Jesus and the power of His resurrection. This is breakthrough miracle power, and it’s yours in Christ.
Breakthrough Miracle Power
Reflections: God has laid up spiritual blessings for us in his Son the Lord Jesus; but requires us to draw them out and fetch them in by prayer. Even the best Christians need to be prayed for: and while we hear of the welfare of Christian friends, we should pray for them. Even true believers greatly want heavenly wisdom.
Prayer: Father, please give me a spirit of wisdom and revelation to know you better. Flood the eyes of my heart so I can understand the hope you have called me to. Help me understand our great power that lives in and for me, which is the same power you demonstrated when you raised Jesus from the dead and seated Him at your right hand. Jesus, you are far above all rule, authority, power, dominion, and every name named. Open my heart to know that all things are under your feet, and you are the Head of the Church. Thank you, Father, that you watch over Your Word to perform it! In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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