“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us.”          Ephesians 3:20 NIV

Yesterday’s reading offered scriptural proof that the Holy Spirit is a person. Yet a persistent misconception casts Him as some kind of intangible force. The underlying assumption is that “the power of the Holy Spirit” is something Christians wield for themselves. But in fact, the phrase refers to His work in our lives. Jesus was very clear that serving God is not a one-man or one-woman show. He told His disciples they would not be ready until they received power from on high (Luke 24:49). It takes two – a believer and the Holy Spirit – to live the Christian life victoriously. He takes up residence in us the moment we receive Christ’s forgiveness for sins. From then on, His job is equipping us for our daily ministry of modelling Jesus to the world. When the apostle Paul said, “I can do all things through [Christ] who strengthens me,” he was talking about the Holy Spirit’s indwelling presence (Philippians 4:13). What he means is that within us is an indescribably rich power source. The Holy Spirit works through us to get done that which is impossible for us to accomplish alone. In fact, the Bible says that He can do “far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think” (Ephesians 3:20). And Paul certainly proved that with his prolific ministry. What is God calling you to do that is “far more abundantly” beyond all that you think you can achieve? Let us stop making excuses and get to work! His power will be unleashed in response to our acting in faith.

PRAYER THOUGHT

Holy Spirit, thank You for empowering us to be witnesses for Jesus.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Lord, we choose to stop making excuses and get on with the work You have called us to do. As You unleash the power of Your Holy Spirit in response to our acting in faith. AMEN

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE READING ASSOCIATION (IBRA)

1 John 4:16b-21

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