Above and Beyond
"To Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all we ask or think." Ephesians 3:20
"To Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all we ask or think." Ephesians 3:20
He did it again, guys! Every thing I opened this morning ganged up on me! I think it is so cool when that happens. I have to share this one with you, written by Puritan preacher, Thomas Lye, who lived from 1659-1689! It may have been written in the 16oo's -- but God used his message to speak to my heart in 2010! It is taken from a new devotional, VOICES FROM THE PAST -- Puritan Devotional Readings. The book is available from the KESWICK ON-LINE Bookstore.
God's almighty are is stable ground upon which saint may securely build their trust. His omnipotent hand spans the heavens (Isaiah 40:12). He is strong and mighty (Psalm 24:8) and created the world (Psalm 33:9). He is El-Shaddai, Almighty God (Genesis 17:1). His vast power far exceeds our needs, prayers, thoughts, and all that we could ever need, beg, or imagine. We can ask great things and can imagine even greater. God's power far exceeds all. If we open our mouth ever so wide he can more than fill it (Psalm 86:10).
Creature-props are not able to bear the weight of an immortal soul. They are apt to crumble under us. But an almighty God is a rock. He that builds upon Him will stand, though the winds blow and the storms beat upon him (Matthew 7:25). On this Abraham built his transcendent faith (Romans 4:21) and David built his impregnable trust (2 Samuel 12:2-3).
Another ground upon which to to trust God is on his infinite, free goodness, mercy, and bounty. His heart is as tender as His strong arm. He is no less willing that able to relieve. "As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear Him (Psalm 103:13). A father who sees his child in need and does not help, forfeits the name of father. He is not a man, but a beast.
The Lord is all compassion to His people, yes, and infinitely more than this. God alone is "the best." Goodness is his darling attribute and his glory. Moses asked for God's glory and was show His goodness (Exodus 33:18). Though we have nothing to plead or to prevail with God from within ourselves, there is an intercessor in God's own bosom -- His goodness! This will certainly and effectually intercede for our relief!
Wow! I have a Father in heaven, who is able to do far more abundantly than all that I ask or think. The question for me today is this -- do I trust Him! Thank You, Lord, for this word from YOU today! -- Bill Welte is President and CEO of America's KESWICK
Another ground upon which to to trust God is on his infinite, free goodness, mercy, and bounty. His heart is as tender as His strong arm. He is no less willing that able to relieve. "As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear Him (Psalm 103:13). A father who sees his child in need and does not help, forfeits the name of father. He is not a man, but a beast.
The Lord is all compassion to His people, yes, and infinitely more than this. God alone is "the best." Goodness is his darling attribute and his glory. Moses asked for God's glory and was show His goodness (Exodus 33:18). Though we have nothing to plead or to prevail with God from within ourselves, there is an intercessor in God's own bosom -- His goodness! This will certainly and effectually intercede for our relief!
Wow! I have a Father in heaven, who is able to do far more abundantly than all that I ask or think. The question for me today is this -- do I trust Him! Thank You, Lord, for this word from YOU today! -- Bill Welte is President and CEO of America's KESWICK
Dig This Quote: Cease meddling with God's plans and will. You touch anything of His, and you mar the work. You may move the hands of a clock to suit you, but you do not change the time; so you may hurry the unfolding of God's will, but you harm and do not help the work. You can open a rosebud but you spoil the flower. Stephen Merritt
Determined Digging: Level 1 - Proverbs 23:17; Level 2 - Psalm 100
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