How many times do I feel like I’m “running on empty” in my life? Lacking energy and zeal, I can sometimes go through the motions without any true passion or vision, just “making it through the day”. Those are the times that I operate out of my own resources and strength, which are limited and finite. And I always end up disappointed and defeated and discouraged.
Why do I so easily forget the power source that I have access to? And not only access, but the privilege of being able to tap into and experience? I love these verses:
Ephesians 3:16-21 – I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with POWER through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have POWER, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge – that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. 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….!
I love these verses! And they are anything but lackluster and boring! They are strong words of action and intensity that show the incredible connection between knowing the love of God and experiencing His power through that love. These are words that exude passion and tell of a source that we can be a part of that goes beyond anything we can dream of! It’s ours through Jesus! That’s amazing and so incredibly encouraging. It has nothing to do with anything that I can muster up or try harder to attain. It’s just a matter of me “plugging in” to the Source. To know His love and experience His power in my life. Why would I want to settle for anything less exciting?
I just had my first cup of coffee this morning. The jolt of caffeine helped me clear the cobwebs of sleepiness. But, Jesus, I am asking you to clear the cobwebs of my own efforts with your bolt of power and love. May the surge pass through me and affect others in a way that makes them want to plug in to all that You are and offer. Make me Your little bundle of energy today….
