Happy Monday!
What a wonderful time we had in our Sunday Worship Encounter
yesterday. I trust it has helped you to
begin day eight of the fast with as much determination as you have had during
the first seven days. Today’s thought is
taken from Ephesians 3:20-“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…”
Simply stated, this verse offers us hope for intervention from God. There is a role we can play in this process
of intervention however and I would like to briefly discuss this.
One word that rises to the surface of that passage is the
word—expectation. In the verse, the
writer is reflecting upon the One who is able to exceed all we can “ask or
think according to the power that worketh in us…” Our expectation is the starting point of
God’s intervention in our lives. The
comfort we have is the fact that He is One who can exceed our
expectations. With that in mind, I want
to challenge you to raise your level of expectation as you continue through
this fast. Choose to not only view this
as a time to pray and read scripture, but also see it as a time where God will
send divine intervention in your life and circumstances. Expectation places a pull (or demand) on your
faith; it forces your faith to spring into action. Therefore, you will do well to purpose in
your heart to raise your level of expectation and look for clear evidence of
God’s intervention in your life and those around you.
I look forward to hearing the great testimonies of how God
has exceeded your greatest expectation through His divine intervention in your
life.
In Him,
Bishop James R. Izzard, Jr.
This is Awesome! I read and studied Ephesians 3:20 at the beginning of the fast. I am doing just that - expanding my expectations! I've already begun to see God's divine intervention.
ReplyDeleteAmen Sis. Rosa! This was something that was brought before me and I believe it truly opens up the pathway to blessing in our lives, especially during times such as this. Thanks for responding!
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