He Can Do All This and More (Ephesians 3:20-21)

SCRIPTURE

Ephesians 3:20-21

Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

COMMENT

I could have easily tacked these verses on to the last post, since they are in keeping with the train of thought in those verses, but decided to do otherwise. 

Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think

I believe that the "him" in these section refers to God the Father. Just how powerful is God? ALL powerful. To think that God is too busy dealing with larger, perhaps even world problems to bother Him with our issues is to under estimate God power. God is the ultimate multi-tasker, able to keep the planets in motion, the stars in place, and still had time to count the hairs on your head. In fact, this verse seems to say that no matter how much we ask, He could to more. Much more. Not that we should twist this into some kind of prosperity-minded theology, but God is able to take care of our needs, whatever they are. 

according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

No, this is not saying that our faith can limit His power, but I believe that is saying that the miracles God works when He does choose to show Himself, reveal His glory, and confirm the glory of His Son Jesus, and this will continue throughout the ages. 

God is not only the Father of Jesus, He is our Father as well. And as a father, He is the one who makes the decisions about what He will do for us. We have to trust that. Some fathers spoil their children, and those children have an unrealistic expectation of what a father should do. A good father does not give in to the every whim of their child or children. In fact, a good father might even allow His child to suffer in order that the child might know and understand things. This is the challenging part of being a father. God has the resources to do all we ask and more. Doesn't mean He is bound by some cosmic obligation to do so. Look at what He has already done. Give Him the praise He is due. Know that in the end, His love will provide for us. That is what we need.