Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.
Ephesians 3:20-21
The first thought that came to mind as I awakened this morning was about the abundant blessings God has given me. I thank Him above all else for His love and for the incomparable gift of salvation! The words “abundant” and “lavish” came to mind, and I began thinking about the Scriptures that use those words to describe God’s love and His actions toward those who belong to Him.
Eph. 1:7-8 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our wrongdoings, according to the riches of His grace which He lavished on us. (Notice especially the word “lavished.” The dictionary defines lavish: “bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities on.”
In order to forgive and redeem us, it cost God the death of His Son on the cross! (John 3:16) Nothing could show us greater love than that!
John 10:10 I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.
Matthew 14:13-21 Jesus asked the disciples to provide food for the multitudes that had followed them. An impossible task! But with the five loaves of bread and two fish that were available, Jesus miraculously provided food for thousands of people with food left over! He is able to take what little we have to offer Him and turn it into more than enough for the task He has called us to do.
Psalm 86:5 For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in lovingkindness to all who call upon You.
Psalm 86:15 But You, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness and truth.
I am reminded today to be grateful for all God has done for me, and to give Him the praise!
PERSONAL REFLECTION
Whatever is going on in your life right now, even if the situation seems impossible, I pray that you will be encouraged as you are reminded of God’s Word and His love for you.
Maybe you are in a season in which you are experiencing God’s lavish blessing. Thank Him for that!
Remember that He is able to do “far more abundantly beyond what we ask or think!”
Lord, we give you all the glory!
Thank for these reminders of God’s Abundant Grace. A few months back I awoke about this same time in the morning and I heard that beautiful whisper of the Holy Spirit- the words of Jesus …I have come that you may have life and that you may have it more abundantly. Thank you for these encouragements during the seemingly impossible moments of life. Today I will respond to the truth of scripture and I will live in gratitude and faith..
Thank you for the encouragement!
Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. Thank you for putting the word of God out there so our Faith will grow and get stronger
I recently read that the baskets of leftover food were the size of big wicker hampers! Amazing, the generous provision of Jesus.
A very good reminder for me this week. Feeling overwhelmed but need to trust my faithful Creator to do more than I can imagine. He IS so good!!