One of Paul’s most breathtaking prayers for the church is found in Ephesians 1:19–20:
“I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe Him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated Him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms.”
What a prayer! Paul doesn’t just want us to know about God’s power, but to understand and experience it in our lives. Let’s take a closer look.
1. The “Incredible Greatness” of His Power
Paul reaches for superlatives—incredible greatness—because there is no adequate way to measure God’s power. It’s not limited by time, energy, or resources. Unlike human strength that fades, God’s power is infinite and inexhaustible.
This means no circumstance you face is bigger than the God who dwells in you. His power is not just abstract—it’s available for us who believe.
2. The Resurrection Power at Work in Us
Paul makes the connection clear: the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is at work in us.
Think about that. Death is humanity’s greatest enemy—completely undefeatable by human strength. Yet God conquered it by raising His Son. That resurrection power is now flowing in the lives of believers.
This means God’s power is not only about helping us through hard times—it is resurrection power that brings life where there was death, hope where there was despair, and victory where there was defeat.
3. Seated With Christ in Victory
The passage goes on to remind us that Jesus was seated “in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms.” That’s a position of authority, triumph, and eternal security.
When we are united with Christ, we share in that victory. The Christian life isn’t about struggling in our own strength—it’s about living in the overflow of His power and authority.
4. What This Means for Us Today
- We don’t have to live defeated lives. The power that raised Jesus is greater than sin, addiction, fear, or discouragement.
- We can pray with confidence. We are appealing to the all-powerful God who has already demonstrated His strength in the resurrection.
- We can face trials with hope. God’s power is not distant—it’s active in us today.
A Prayer for Us
Paul’s prayer is still needed today:
“Lord, open the eyes of my heart to grasp the incredible greatness of Your power. Help me not just to know it in my head but to live it out in faith. Let resurrection power flow through me, bringing new life to every part of my walk with You.”
When you really believe this, it changes the way you live. You are no longer striving in your own strength—you are walking in the same power that raised Christ from the dead.
