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).
We see a demonstration or release of this kind of power from the Master
Himself in Matthew chapter fourteen. A great multitude had thronged Him, and He
was moved with compassion towards them, and He ministered to them and healed
many who were sick and afflicted. However, when it was evening, His disciples
suggested He dismiss the crowd: “...It is already very late, and this is a
lonely place. Send the people away and let them go to the villages to buy food
for themselves” (Matthew 14:15 GNB), they urged Him.
Now, something remarkable happened. Instead of sending the people away,
Jesus commanded them to sit on the grass, and took five loaves of bread and two
fishes, blessed them, broke them and gave them to His disciples to feed the
multitude. He put the power in Him in use, to bless others.
Always, you must think beyond yourself. If you’re only concerned about
yourself, and all you want is to please yourself, the power in you may never
work. God’s power is given to you for the Kingdom of God ,
for you to be a blessing to your world. You’re the vent of God’s glory and
power, His outstretched hands of blessing to your world; never forget it.
You’ll discover greater treasures the Lord has deposited in you as you
reach out to help others. Understand your calling as a conduit of divine
blessings. That’s what brings real joy and fulfilment—thinking beyond yourself
to impact the lives of others positively.
PRAYER: Dear Father, I thank you for making me a conduit of divine
blessings. You’ve blessed me and made me a vent for your grace, mercies,
wisdom, glory and power, to the praise of your majesty. Your light shines
through me today, ever so brightly, and your power is manifest to bring
succour, delight, and joy to many in my world today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY: Philippians 2:3-4 MSG - Don’t push your way to the
front; don’t sweet-talk your way to the top. Put yourself aside, and help
others get ahead. Don’t be obsessed with getting your own advantage. Forget
yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand.
Romans 15:1-3 - We who are strong must be considerate of those who are sensitive about things like this. We must not just please ourselves. 2 We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord. 3 For even Christ didn’t live to please himself. As the Scriptures say, “The insults of those who insult you, O God, have fallen on me.”
Romans 15:1-3 - We who are strong must be considerate of those who are sensitive about things like this. We must not just please ourselves. 2 We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord. 3 For even Christ didn’t live to please himself. As the Scriptures say, “The insults of those who insult you, O God, have fallen on me.”
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 20:19-31, 1 Chronicles 23-25
2 YEAR BIBLEREADING
PLAN: 1 Corinthians 16:1-12, Ecclesiastes 5-6
2 YEAR BIBLE
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