•Monday, September 13, 2010
"Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think." Ephesians 3:20 NLT
How good is your imagination? Personally, I can think up some pretty good plans for the Lord. However, the usual respnse to my submitted request is a firm, "No." If he can do even more than I could ask for, why is it that he so often denies my requests?
We love to quote Matthew 19:26, "With God all things are possible." So what's the deal? Why is it that we live with such a constant flood of disappointment?
The answer lies with one word: Purpose. God is not limited in his resources. But often our requests don't line up with his purpose, which is why our proposals are so often declined. The things we ask for might be rooted in motives not honoring to God; or the timing may not be right just yet.
God's "mighty power at work within us" can accomlish great things. And a job promotion or nice house might be part of that plan, but they might not. The key question is why are we asking for these things? To satisfy our greed? To give us a sense of security? Or so that we can use these opportunities and resources to reach out to those who need to know the love of God?
God can do so much more than we can imagine! It is often we who limit his ability to work through us. But God's resources are unlimited! If we can make it our life's purpose to glorify him, there's no telling what he will do with us!
How good is your imagination? Personally, I can think up some pretty good plans for the Lord. However, the usual respnse to my submitted request is a firm, "No." If he can do even more than I could ask for, why is it that he so often denies my requests?
We love to quote Matthew 19:26, "With God all things are possible." So what's the deal? Why is it that we live with such a constant flood of disappointment?
The answer lies with one word: Purpose. God is not limited in his resources. But often our requests don't line up with his purpose, which is why our proposals are so often declined. The things we ask for might be rooted in motives not honoring to God; or the timing may not be right just yet.
God's "mighty power at work within us" can accomlish great things. And a job promotion or nice house might be part of that plan, but they might not. The key question is why are we asking for these things? To satisfy our greed? To give us a sense of security? Or so that we can use these opportunities and resources to reach out to those who need to know the love of God?
God can do so much more than we can imagine! It is often we who limit his ability to work through us. But God's resources are unlimited! If we can make it our life's purpose to glorify him, there's no telling what he will do with us!
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