"Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us," Ephesians 3:20
According to the Oxford Dictionary, a "Benediction" is defined as the act of giving a blessing, typically done at the conclusion of a religious service. I once heard someone express that being present for the benediction would bring blessings. When we are empowered by the Holy Spirit, Christ resides within us, love guides us, and God fills us with His completeness, then He is capable of exceeding our expectations and thoughts (.He is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think.) Until these criteria are fulfilled, God's influence within us is restricted. However, once they are met, His impact on us becomes boundless.
In John's Gospel, 14:12-14, He states “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go to the Father. And whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it”. In making the three above petitions, Paul has not asked for too much. For he prays “unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that” he can “ask or think.” Now we're able to see the richness of the grace of God. All that we can ask, or think, is not enough. The Lord will do far above the greatest things we can think. Notice, the referenced scripture tell us that it is according to, "the power that worketh in us" which is the Holy Spirit. This power is a gift of God to help us minister (witness), to others. Romans Chapter, 4:21 tells us this "And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform."
In the Book of Hebrews, Chapter 13:20-21 states the following "Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever, Amen." We cannot say enough about the love of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. He is the Resurrection and the Life. In Him we live, and move, and have our being. In closing, 1 John 4:9 states the this "In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him." The Book of Ephesians 3:21 tells us "Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen." The glory in the church is speaking of the believers in Christ. He is the everlasting One. The praise for the great plan of eternal life goes to the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. The world that they have provided for the believers in Christ has no end, it is one eternal day. When by our yieldedness God can do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us. Only then are we truly effective and only then is He truly glorified. And He deserves glory in the church and in Christ Jesus, not only now, but to all generations forever and ever. The Amen confirms that worthy goal. The glory within the church refers to the followers of Christ, who is the everlasting One. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are praised for the magnificent plan of eternal life they have provided for believers in Christ, which is an endless, everlasting day. When we surrender to God, He can surpass all our expectations through His power working within us. It is only at that point that we become truly impactful and He is truly honoured. He deserves to be glorified in the church and in Christ Jesus, not only in the present time, but for all generations to come. The Amen seals this noble objective.
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