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Scripture Reading:    Ephesians 3:20

Yesterday we emphasized the fact that in this dispensation of grace, God does not always give us what we pray for, but He does promise peace when we leave our worries with Him (Philippians) 4:6,7). But just because god doesn't always answer our prayers the way we want them answered, doesn't mean we should stop praying. Paul instructs us to "Pray without ceasing" (I Thessalonians 5:17). Neither does it mean that God does not answer our prayer at all. Indeed, one of the greatest prayers promises in all the Bible is found in today's text.

"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). Meditate on these words for a moment. Our God is certainly able to give us what we pray for, but Paul does not stop there. God is able to go far beyond our short-sighted requests and give us what is truly needed in our lives. Imagine a billionaire telling you, "ask whatever you want, and I will give it to you." Now imagine this same billionaire being someone who knew you intimately and loved you with all his heart, and saying, "trust me and I can do far more for you that you could ask of even imagine." Which of these would be a better promise? The wise man would choose the second.

This is exactly what God has done for His children today. He does not promise to give us whatever we ask, as He promised to the Twelve Apostles of Israel. Instead, He tells us to leave our cares and requests with Him, then trust Him to do what is best. Do this by faith, and you will find true peace and blessing!