Posted on 12/14/2008 5:33:30 AM PST by tenger
I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know...this incomparably great power for us who believe. Ephesians 1:18c
Power. You don’t have to go far today to see what the world’s power can produce. It’s the power to control lives, power to distribute millions of dollars with a signature, power to command a hundred thousand soldiers to take out the bad guys, power to put a United States Senate seat up for the highest bidder. There are also positive examples of power: power to raise millions for worthy causes, power to mobilize and deploy medical and disaster personnel to a hurricane-stricken area, or the power to lead a university in the right direction.
So what is the "incomparably great power" Paul is referring to? In short, it’s the power of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Believers. It’s the power to resist sin.It’s the power to make incredibly wise life decisions. It’s the power to love your enemies (and your friends). It's the power to pray for those who are persecuting you. It’s the power to forgive.
It’s the power to live a holy life.
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