Today’s Bible Verse
Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams].
Ephesians 3:20 (AMPC)
Holy Spirit, the Power that is Within You
What a powerful scripture! Often, I’ve heard this scripture partially quoted: “God is able to do, exceedingly, abundantly, above all that we could dare ask or imagine…” God is absolutely, most definitely, able to do exceedingly, abundantly above all that we could ask or imagine, and it’s by the work of the Holy Spirit within us! In other words, the miracles, the healing, the manifested power that’s been made available to us, and lives in us is the Holy Spirit.
In the scriptures prior, Paul shares:
May He grant you out of the rich treasury of His glory to be strengthened and reinforced with mighty power in the inner man by the [Holy] Spirit [Himself indwelling your innermost being and personality]. May Christ through your faith [actually] dwell (settle down, abide, make His permanent home) in your hearts! May you be rooted deep in love and founded securely on love, That you may have the power and be strong to apprehend and grasp with all the saints [God’s devoted people, the experience of that love] what is the breadth and length and height and depth [of it]; [That you may really come] to know [practically, through experience for yourselves] the love of Christ, which far surpasses mere knowledge [without experience]; that you may be filled [through all your being] unto all the fullness of God [may have the richest measure of the divine Presence, and become a body wholly filled and flooded with God Himself]! (Ephesians 3:16-19)
As born-again, Spirit-filled believers, we’ve been given the Holy Spirit, yet, have we neglected Him or taken Him for granted? We have the honor of having communion (the sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings) with Him. Everything the Holy Spirit does testifies and magnifies the Name of Jesus.
The Holy Spirit is the revealer of God’s magnificent love; He makes known the mysteries and the miraculous power of God, but do we have a pursuit to commune with Him and spend time with Him? Or, do we just look to Him for a quick answer or a quick solution or fix? Do we have communion with Him? Do we give Him liberty to speak into our lives? The power that is at work within us that is able to carry out His purpose and do superabundantly, far over and above all that we dare ask or think infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams is the Holy Spirit. This power is directly correlated with our communion with Him. The Holy Spirit is so much more than the breakthroughs and miracles we desire. Make it your lifestyle to continually commune with Him. (Rachel Wela)
Change My Story
The Holy Spirit desires to work through you; decide today to invite Him to use you, and invite Him into every area of your life and give Him full access, and you’ll see the “exceedingly, abundantly, above all that you ask or imagine” manifested in your lives.
Are there areas in your life where you have not allowed the Holy Spirit in? Or are there areas in your life where you have not given Him access? Identify changes you must make, starting today, to give the Holy Spirit liberty to work in your life.
Today’s Declaration
Thank You, Holy Spirit, for Your power that works within me! I decide today, to be in constant communion with You, and my life will never be the same because I give You liberty to mightily work in me and through me!
Today’s Bible Reading
- Old Testament: 1 Samuel 11-13; Psalms 99
- New Testament: Mark 11:1-11; 2 Corinthians 4
