“Now to Him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to Him be glory in the church and in Jesus Christ to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
Ephesians 3:20

“…by the power at work within us…”

Sometimes I don’t feel like there is much power in me. Sometimes I feel weak, see my failures, experience fatigue. Sometimes I… and the negative list goes on. I can think of all the things that are wrong, and would gladly list them for you if you asked.

But then I am reminded of the truth. The truth – God’s truth – tells me that there is power at work in me. That power is working in me right now. And Jesus uses that power to accomplish abundant work in me. In fact, the work that Jesus is doing in me is more than I can ask or imagine.

Now here comes the tricky part. The work that Jesus is doing in me may not be the same thing that I am asking or imagining. The work that Jesus is doing in me is the work HE is doing. That work is better than what I think or imagine. If I am looking at what I want, what I imagine, then I am often unable to see what Jesus is doing, and the good work that is happening. I am unable to experience God’s power at work in me.

Paul tells us how we can identify the work God is doing through Jesus in us: “to Him be glory…” When God is working in me, Jesus is glorified. People see Jesus, His goodness, grace, and love.

The great news for each of us is that God is doing the work in us. This isn’t about my plan. This isn’t about my strength. This is about God working in me, and me recognizing that work – celebrating that work – even when it isn’t what I planned, asked, or imagined.

May you be surprised today by the work God is doing in you! May His work in you bring glory to our Lord Jesus Christ to all generations, forever and ever! Amen.