Ephesians 3:20
Now unto Him that is able to do exceedingly abundantly
above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.
Beloved Sisters and Brothers in Christ, I greet you with the
love of our Lord Jesus Christ, who reassures us of His endless mercy and grace.
Today, let us consider that God's ability to heal, restore, and bless us is far
beyond our wildest dreams and hopes.
In our human nature, we often limit God to our understanding
or measure His power by our experiences. We sometimes confine our prayers,
hopes, and aspirations to the boundaries of our imagination and experiences.
Yet, our God is not a God of limitations. His healing power has no bounds, and
His restoring love has no end.
Take a moment to reflect on the woman with blood issues, as
recorded in Mark 5:25-34. For twelve long years, she had suffered and had spent
all her resources seeking help from physicians. In her desperation, she knew
that just a touch of Jesus' cloak would be enough. Here, we see the miraculous
power of Jesus to heal in ways that are beyond human comprehension or
imagination.
When we face situations that seem unbearable, obstacles that
seem insurmountable, or wounds that seem unhealable, let us remember the
unparalleled restorative and healing power of our God. His ways are not our
ways, and His thoughts are not our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8). He can heal our physical
ailments, mend our broken hearts, and restore our lost hopes and dreams.
Think about the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-32. He squandered
his inheritance and found himself in a pit of despair. When he returned to his
father, he thought he would be, at best, a servant. But his father, full of
love and mercy, restored him to his place as a son. This story mirrors God's
boundless love for us. No matter how far we stray, God is always ready to
restore us beyond our imagination.
Beloved, let us never underestimate the power of God to heal
and to restore. He is Jehovah Rapha, our Healer, and Jehovah Shalom, our Peace.
Our circumstances, our past, or our imaginations do not limit him.
As we journey through life, let us be encouraged by the
knowledge that we serve a God who is constantly working for our good, even when
we cannot see it. Where there is brokenness, He brings healing. Where there is
despair, He brings hope. And where there is loss, He brings restoration.
Let us keep trusting, keep believing, and keep hoping in our
God, who can do "exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or
think." Because His healing and restoring power is indeed, 'Beyond Our
Imaginations.'
Prayer
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your boundless love and
infinite power. We ask that You heal our wounds and restore our brokenness. Help
us trust in Your ability to work beyond our imaginings. May we always remember
that Your thoughts are higher than our thoughts, and Your ways are higher than
our ways. In Jesus' name, Amen.