This week’s devotions are based on Rooted – Week 5 “I am the Church” (WATCH HERE)
Ephesians 3:20 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, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
These words invite us to stop and consider what Paul is saying.
God is able to do more than we ask. We come to him with specific requests, hopes, and plans. We ask him to provide, heal, guide, and open doors. Yet God’s ability is never limited by the size of our prayers.
But Paul goes even further.
God is able to do more than we imagine.
Our imagination has limits. We see what is directly in front of us. We calculate based on our resources. We look at our weaknesses and assume they determine what is possible. We see the size of the problem and forget the greatness of our God.
But God sees more.
This does not mean God promises to give us everything we want or fulfill every dream exactly as we picture it. Rather, it reminds us that God’s purposes and power are greater than our understanding.
The greatest example is the Gospel itself.
Who would have imagined salvation coming through a cross?
The disciples saw defeat. God was accomplishing victory.
The tomb appeared final. God raised Jesus from the dead.
What looked like weakness became the display of God’s greatest power.
This is the God who is at work in his Church.
That matters when we look at the challenges in front of us. It matters when we wonder whether the Church can make a difference. It matters when we feel small, weak, or insufficient.
The future of God’s Church does not depend on the size of our imagination.
It depends on the power of God.
Paul concludes, “To him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen” (Ephesians 3:21).
The Church exists for God’s glory. Christ has called us, gathered us, and continues to work through us.
So today, bring your prayers to God. Ask boldly. Trust humbly. Remember that even when you cannot see what God is doing, his power is still at work.
You may not know what tomorrow holds.
But you know the God who can do more than you can imagine.
Reflect: Where have you limited what God can do because of what you can see? What can you place into God’s hands today with trust?
Prayer: Heavenly Father, forgive me for the times I have measured your power by my own understanding. Help me trust that you are working even when I cannot see the outcome. Strengthen my faith to pray boldly and live confidently in your promises. Use me as part of your Church so that my life may bring glory to Christ. In Jesus’ name, Amen.