Ephesians 3:20-21. “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, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”
I was thinking about this verse today because I am feeling inadequate about a task that is before me. Our church is out of space (a great problem to have!) and we are seeking God’s leading for what to do about this. The elders have asked me to head up the effort. I feel a bit like the kid with a few loaves and fishes whose lunch is supposed to feed 5000 people.
Scripture tells us that in our weakness God’s power comes though big (not a literal translation!). The verse above says that God is able to do more than we can ask for or even imagine. That simply blows me away, because I have a pretty big imagination! I can imagine a big facility that is ministering to all kinds of people who have all kinds of needs, where healing and reconciliation are occurring in the midst of great love.
Not only is God able to do even greater things, but the verse says that this happens through us. In other words, he will do mighty and miraculous things through ordinary people like you and me. Amazing.
Finally, the verse is actually a statement of praise to God, and we see that all of what God will do through us is to his glory. He deserves the credit. So I am comforted – and I hope you are as well – that God will do amazing things through you and me, despite our feelings of inadequacy. Show up with joyful hearts, a desire to love and serve, and with whatever gifts and talents we have – and God will do the rest. And to him be all the glory and honor!