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LOVE THAT SURPASSES KNOWLEDGE – 02/25/19

By February 25, 2019Daily Devotionals

LOVE THAT SURPASSES KNOWLEDGE
February 25, 2019

Prayer:  Lord may we know and show your love that surpasses knowledge–that we may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.

Scripture:  I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge–that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:15- 21 NAS

I pray for you every single day. What does it mean to you in the midst of a hard day, an exhausting day, a day of tough decisions; to know that someone is praying for you? There is nothing more encouraging to me than to have someone pray over me and my circumstances. I believe that, “When we work, we work; but when we pray, God works.” Prayer is not a last resort; it should be our first response.

Take a look at these verses again; Paul prayed these words over the Ephesians so that they would not be distressed, distracted or discouraged by his imprisonment for the sake of the gospel. Persecution swirled around them but Paul’s mission was clear and he knew that the Source of all that he needed to carryout his mission was more than able to provide all that he needed, and that Source was only a prayer away.

Prayer is an essential piece of your relationship with God, just as communication is vital to any relationship. Satan tricks us into all kinds of excuses; we somehow think, “I got myself into this mess, I have to get myself out” or “God doesn’t want to hear about this problem.” Then there is always the, “There are children starving all over the world, I can’t bother God with this trivial matter.” Theses are all lies intended to keep you from drawing on the supernatural power of God.

Imagine if someone you love deeply was hurting and you had the power to heal, comfort, direct and change their circumstances. Since this issue is completely within your capabilities, and your love for them so deep; it would certainly not be an inconvenience to you. It would actually delight you and strengthen your relationship if they asked for your help! You desire nothing more than for them to express their need for you so you could express your love for them. Now imagine how sad you would be if you knew they were hurting but did not come to you for help; if somehow they did not feel close enough, or important enough to you to ask. How would you feel?

God’s great love for you is immeasurable and indestructible. If it matters to you, you can be assured that it matters to Him. Lift up a prayer so that He can lift you up. Operate out of His love for you so that you can accomplish and overcome all that this life throws at you. A prayer turns circumstances that were supposed to slow you down into opportunities to be strengthened. God uses them as object lessons to show His great love for you, don’t deny Him that opportunity.  His love desires to hear from us, to comfort and strengthen us and to provide more than just a solution, but an opportunity to showcase His power and love for you. Give God access to your whole life; good days and bad, decisions and desires, relationships, students, family, feelings, fears, and faith. Ask Him to glorify Himself in your needs.

Copyright Kathy Branzell. Email [email protected]

One Comment

  • Al Eads, Jr. says:

    Always enjoy and profit from reading the CEAI devotionals daily. Also, it is good to read the ones from those like yourself that I have known in CEAI for many decades now.
    Today’s devotional was particularly appropriate and I needed it. Too often, I try to do things alone and do not take time to ask God for His divine assistance. Thank you for reminding me and us of our need to be in prayer ceaselessly. God Bless You!