Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
… according to his power that is at work within us,
Summary: When it comes to acts of God, everything depends on how much of God’s power is at work. How we can get that power and what it can do are fascinating topics of conversation.
Continue reading “Ephesians 3:20b – Lame Excuse”… may have power …
Summary: Roots are a metaphor for our relationship with God and his love for us. As we put down roots in love, we find the spiritual water and nutrients we need for life. More than that, we are strengthened with power.
Continue reading “Ephesians 3:18a – Spiritual Potting Soil (Part II)”… through his Spirit in your inner being,
Summary: Paul’s life is a marvelous example of how God communicates with us.
Continue reading “Ephesians 3:16b – The Spirit of Power”I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power …
Summary: Looking into the Greek word for “power,” we discover a deeper understanding of what Paul is asking for us to have.
Continue reading “Ephesians 3:16a – Wonder Working Power”… by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power.
Summary: Paul wasn’t just sitting on the side of the road when God met up with him. He was on his way to change the world. God stopped him, changed him, and then set him off again in a different direction.
Continue reading “Ephesians 3:7b – Redirection”That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead …
Summary: Paul’s words take us to a place where we can consider what it means to think of God’s strength and power. It is a place beyond the realm of physics and human imagination.
Continue reading “Ephesians 1:19b-20a – Power Play”For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.
Summary: A kingdom without power is not much of a kingdom, and God’s kingdom is no different. That is why God’s Word tells us that his kingdom is a matter of power.
Continue reading “1 Corinthians 4:20 – Kingdom Power”
His divine power …
Summary: Divine power is different than physical power. In the physical realm, physical power is mostly what we see, but the Bible is full of stories about a different kind of power.
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:3a — A Different Kind of Power”
Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled.
Summary: Young men have their challenges. Separating the spirit from the flesh helps gain perspective on things like cars and testosterone.
Continue reading “Titus 2:6 — Big Block”
[I, Peter]… who also will share in the glory to be revealed.
Summary: Peter gives us several clues to the meaning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In today’s verse he returns to the theme of God’s Glory.
Continue reading “1 Peter 5:1 (d) — God’s Glory”