Free Bible Commentary
“Ephesians 3:20-21”
Categories: Ephesians“Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.”
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Paul had just prayed a most magnificent prayer for his brethren in Christ in which He petitioned the Lord for some tremendous blessings. He prayed that they “be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man” (verse 16). He prayed that Christ would dwell in their hearts and that they would be rooted and grounded in His love (verse 17). He also prayed for their ability to comprehend the love of the Lord that surpasses knowledge (verse 18), and that they be filled up with all the fullness of His love, blessings, knowledge and wisdom (verse 19).
Then in verse 20 he told them that God is more than capable of answering this prayer and delivering on all the wonderful blessings that Paul had petitioned Him for. God can do “far more abundantly beyond” anything that we can “ask” or even “think”. God’s power is limitless and His love is boundless. There is no good thing that we could ask of Him that would be beyond His ability to bestow. He may choose to answer “No” or “Not at this time” to any of our requests if those answers are in our best interest and in accordance with His will.
But, like so many of the requests that we make to God, much of the answers have to do with our willingness to do our part. I cannot imagine when there would be a time that God would refuse a request for spiritual strength, deeper knowledge and greater love. But if we spend most of our time planted in front of the TV screen and very little time with our faces in the Bible and our knees on the floor, we will likely be weak in the faith, deficient in the knowledge of His will, and ungrounded by His love. Often times God’s unlimited power IS limited by our feeble faith.
Paul said that God’s power “works within us”. The same Almighty God that created the universe wants to wield His power within our very lives. Open up to His will. Receive His word. Obey His commandments. Allow the Father, Son and Holy Spirit to “dwell in your hearts through faith” (verse 17), and permit yourself to be used as “instruments of righteousness to God” (Romans 6:13). He will do wonderful things in you, by you and through you.
To Him be the glory IN THE CHURCH and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever (verse 21)! Are you a baptized, blood-bought, born again member of the body of Jesus Christ? The only way you can access God’s power and properly give Him the glory for all good things in your life is to be a part of His church!
Please read Ephesians 4:1-5 for tomorrow.
Have a blessed day!
- Louie Taylor
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