SCRIPTURE READING
Eph 3:20-21 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or
think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ
Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Paul ends with a doxology which is a short hymn of praise to God. In this prayer, Paul
tells us that God is able to do abundantly more than we ask or think. His power has no
limits; He can do more than we are capable of ever thinking of or asking for. WOW! God
hears and answers prayer; let this encourage you to continue praying even when it feels
hopeless. Let praise be given to Him whom all praise is due! We must magnify and glorify
His name. There is in the heart of every child, teenager and adult the need and longing to
sing a doxology. Unfortunately, we may sing it more heartily to athletes or rock stars than
we do to God. But there is no denying that the song is in every heart. We were made to
worship and sing. We were made to have a hero to brag about, namely, God. The main
reason people feel awkward about singing or shouting glory to God is simply that He is
not as real to them as the entertainers and athletes of our time. The experience of having
your heart soar in admiration to God depends on whether you have ears to hear and eyes
to see that above and behind every admirable thing on earth stands the magnificence and
beauty God. The reason God created the world and called the church into being is so that
He would have a unified system to reflect His glory to the universe. The proper response to
the greatness of our God, His power and love is one of worship and praise, adoration and
glory given to Him. The church must give Him the honour due His name, the splendour, the
majesty, throughout all generations, forever and ever.
PRAYER and MEDITATION
1. Do you struggle singing and worshipping God? What are the worldly things that are in
the way of your giving God the worship that He deserves? Confess these things as sin,
asking for forgiveness.
2. Ask the Lord to give you some practical steps that you can take in order to better reflect
His glory to the universe. This may include watching your language, being less critical of
others, showing acts of kindness, etc.
