GOD's LOVE = God's POWER

In yesterday's post I said that "When we know who Christ is, then we can begin to make sense of who we are in Him." Well, today I want you to know that to the extent that we understand Christ's love, we experience his power in our lives. Paul said in Ephesians 3:19, "May you experience the love of Christ, though it is so great you will never fully understand it. Then you will be filled with the fullness of life and power that comes from God."

So what kind of power is Paul talking about? Is he speaking of power to jump tall buildings in a single bound? What about power to blow on people's foreheads and they "go out"? In reality, the power he is speaking of is the most important kind. Power over sin. Power over weakness. Power over fear. Power over shame. Power over despair. Power over rage. Power over lust. Power over greed. Power over pride. Power over doubt. Power over guilt. These are the things that so easily entangle us and drag us down. These are things that make our lives miserable. But the good news is that we don't have to live under their tyranny any longer. God promises us His power. And to receive His power, you only have to yield to His love.

Charles H. Spurgeon once said, "He is truly great in power who has power over himself." If you want to experience power over yourself, over your emotions, and over your circumstances, there are two ways you can go about it. You can try to grit your teeth and thru sheer determination force yourself to discipline, discipline, discipline. Or you can try the Biblical approach. Love, love, love. Guess which one works. (v. 20) Now glory be to God! By his mighty power at work within us, He is able to accomplish infinitely more than we would ever dare to ask or hope.

If you want to experience the power of God, immerse yourself in the love of God. Pray about it. Think about it. Meditate on it. Contemplate it. Believe it. Receive it. When you know His love, you will experience His power. His power at work within you will revolutionize your life. And you will begin to truly realize who you are in Christ.

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