What Can You Imagine, For God's Glory?

Ephesians 3:20-21

July 5, 2009

 

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

Ephesians 3:20-21

 

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

2 Peter 3:9

 

1. If You’re Doing God’s Will, Don’t Lose Faith.

Matthew 17:14-20 (parallel accounts in Mark 9:14-32 and Luke 9:37-45)

The Healing of the Boy with Demonic Seizures

 

“Modern-Day Miracle in Benin”

2. Offer Yourselves to God and Renew Your Mind.

Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Romans 12:1-2

 

3. It Can Be Good to Dream.

 

Devotionals for the Week of July 5-11

 

Day 1:

Read 2 Peter 3, about the return of Christ.

 

Have you ever wondered why God doesn’t “invade” sooner? Why He permits so much evil to take place before He returns? Does this chapter provide any answers?

 

Do you recognize any contemporary attitudes toward the return of Christ in this chapter, especially in verses 3-5?

 

Day 2:

Read Matthew 17:14-20.

Have you ever lost your faith that God would come through? What happened?

Can you identify with the disciples in this story at all? In what way?

Day 3:

Read Romans 12:1-2.

Do you offer yourself and your body daily to God for Him to use, as a living sacrifice? If not, why not?

Do you ever feel that you conform to the pattern of this world? In what way(s)?

 

Are you regularly spending time reading and thinking about Bible truths, in order to renew your mind?

Day 4:

Do you have any dreams or ideas that you feel God has placed on your heart? What are they (describe in some detail)?

 

Have you offered these to God, for His wisdom, direction, blessing, or correction?

 

Have you taken steps to see about the fulfillment of them? If not, why not?

Day 5:

Read Ephesians 3:20-21.

Do you believe that God can do more than we ask or imagine, according to His power within us (the Holy Spirit)?

 

Is there an area you’d really like to see God use His power to deal with, either in your own life or in someone else’s life? What is it?

Have you prayed consistently and asked God to deal with that situation?