God Works Within Us
(Ephesians 3:20-21)
Let the words from Ephesians 3:20-21 slowly sink into our understanding: “able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we could ask or think” (verse 20). What an amazing description of the Lord’s ability to work within us. Yet so often our focus is mainly on what we want Him to do around us: If he would change this situation or fix that problem, then my life would be better. But He invites us to think and ask bigger. The Apostle Paul said “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved, me and gave himself for me” (Galatians 2:20). Yes, God wants us to let Christ live His life through us! Because without Him, we can do nothing worthwhile or lasting (John 15:5).
The Holy Spirit has more than enough power to transform lives from the inside out, but working change within is usually a slow process. Spiritual fruit takes time to grow and mature. That’s why we need patience and faith to believe He is working even when we don’t see the results right away. God is never in a hurry and will never give up on us.
The Lord has a purpose for our life, and He is constantly working to achieve it. Although He has an individualized plan for each one of His children, He also has an overarching goal – to conform every believer into the image of His son Jesus Christ (1st John 3: 2-3).
What would you like to see the Lord do within you? As you read the Scriptures, look for qualities that God considers precious, and ask Him to work them out in your life. Then rely on His wonderful promise to do even more than you can ask or think, according to the power (His Word) that worketh within us!
