I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit.
Ephesians 3:16
Jesus, I know Your presence is in me and around me.
Help me embrace that You are with me now and always.
Read today’s passage again, but this time read it out loud, emphasizing the phrases “glorious, unlimited resources” and “through his Spirit.”
Today’s passage includes several parts, so let’s unpack it piece by piece.
First, God is a God of plenty and of flourishing. God never runs out of love, grace, peace, joy. . . anything. God’s resources are unlimited, and they are available and accessible to Christ-followers.
Second, as followers of Jesus abide in Him, God fills us with the desire and the strength to obey and endure. Life is hard, and we’ll face challenges. But Jesus has overcome the world through His death and resurrection, and we have access to the same power that raised Jesus from the dead (see Romans 8:11).
Third, God’s design is to work in us from the inside-out. God changes our hearts, and that change overflows out into our lives. The strength that God gives us comes from His abundance of strength, so He never runs out. This means if we abide in Christ, we never run out of strength.
REFLECT:
What does it mean that God has unlimited resources? How has God sustained you through a challenging season?
RESPOND:
Thank God that His resources are never-ending and that He gives them to His followers without holding back. Ask God to help you stay in tune with His Spirit as you abide in Him.