Have you ever felt like you’re not enough? Maybe you’ve looked at the challenges in front of you—be it a career hurdle, a family crisis, or a personal struggle—and thought, I just don’t have what it takes. If you’ve ever been there, I’ve got some incredible news for you: you don’t have to be “enough” because God already is. And because God is able, so are you.
Let’s start with a powerful verse:
“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).
The phrase “is able” here in the Greek speaks of strength, power, and ability. It’s not a hypothetical; it’s a promise. God is able to do more than we could ever ask or imagine. But notice something critical—this verse doesn’t end with just God’s ability. It points to “the power that works in us.” God’s power is alive in us, equipping us to step into His purposes.
Power Beyond Worldly Strength
We live in a world obsessed with power—power that’s measured by money, status, or influence. But as believers, we’re called to tap into a different kind of power. Romans 16:25 reminds us that this true power comes through the revelation of Jesus Christ. It’s not rooted in what the world values but in the unshakable greatness of God.
Worldly power is fickle. Governments rise and fall. Elections leave half the population elated and the other half disillusioned. If our joy is tied to these things, we’ll always be disappointed. But God’s power doesn’t waver. His Word is the lever we can always lean on, and His promises never fail.
Look at Jesus’ own testimony in John 5:19:
“The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do.”
Even Jesus, the perfect Son of God, acknowledged that His power came from His connection to the Father. He lived in complete dependence on God, showing us what it looks like to align ourselves with the true source of power.
Walking in Teamwork with God
Here’s where the rubber meets the road: believing God is able isn’t a passive acknowledgment. It requires active participation. Too often, we fall into the trap of saying, “God did it,” while ignoring our role in the process. Yes, God opens doors, but He also expects us to walk through them.
Consider Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3. When faced with the fiery furnace, their confidence wasn’t in their own ability to escape. It was in God’s power. They declared:
“Our God whom we serve is able to deliver us… But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods” (Daniel 3:17-18).
Their faith wasn’t conditional on the outcome. They trusted God’s ability, regardless of whether He chose to intervene. And because of their trust, God showed up in a miraculous way.
But don’t miss this: their deliverance wasn’t magic. It was the result of their belief, their trust, and their willingness to walk out that faith in the face of danger.
Obstacles to Belief
If we’re honest, there are things that hold us back from walking in the fullness of God’s power. Hebrews 11:6 tells us that faith is the key to pleasing God:
“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”
So, what gets in the way?
- Sin: Like Adam and Eve in the garden, sin creates a barrier in our relationship with God. But through repentance, we can restore that connection and experience His power afresh.
- Fear: Fear, doubt, and worry whisper lies that God won’t come through. They keep us from fully trusting Him. But these are illusions. God has proven time and again that He is faithful.
Living in God’s Power
When we align our thoughts, words, and actions with God’s Word, we begin to experience His power in our lives. It’s not about perfection but about connection. Keep a journal. Reflect on the ways God has moved in your life. Look for the evidence of His faithfulness, and let it build your confidence in Him.
Remember Romans 14:4:
“Who art thou that judgest another man’s servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.”
Even in our failures, God can make us stand. Think of David, Elijah, Samson—flawed yet empowered by God. Their lives remind us that God’s ability to work through us isn’t dependent on our perfection but on our willingness to trust Him.
Exceedingly, Abundantly Above
God’s power isn’t limited by our imagination. 2 Corinthians 9:8 declares:
“And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work.”
God wants to pour His grace into every area of your life so that you can abound in good works. But it starts with a choice—a choice to believe, to trust, and to act.
So, what are you facing today? A trial that feels overwhelming? A dream that seems out of reach? Remember this: God is able. And because He is able, so are you. As you align your heart with His Word, as you walk in faith and obedience, He will do exceedingly, abundantly above all you can ask or imagine.
Let’s not just read Ephesians 3:20 as a nice verse. Let’s live it. Step out. Trust. Believe. God is able…and because of Him, so are you.
