Day 21 | God’s power fuels His church

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20–21

Devotion

Most of the time I’ve thought about this passage, my focus has been on the promise of God’s ability to exceed whatever I ask for in prayer. I’ve also been drawn to the phrase about His power working in us.

Today, though, I’m realizing that this verse doesn’t end with what God does for me, it ends with God receiving glory. The part I’m usually focused on is Paul’s description of God in this verse. That description is still good, true, and instructive. God can and does answer our prayers in ways beyond what we can imagine, and His power is at work in us. Those are great promises!

But the main point of the verse is Paul’s call for us to give God the glory He deserves through both the church and Christ Jesus forever. Just as Christ’s life and work glorify the Father, Christ’s church (us) is also called to bring the Father glory. We get to participate in the same task and purpose as Jesus!

How do we do this?

We glorify God by trusting His power to do more than we ask or think and by joining His ongoing work through the church for all generations.

A Personal Prayer

Father, help me shift my prayers from “What can You do for me?” to “How can I glorify You as part of Your church?” Jesus, thank You for inviting me into Your mission. Help me to follow Your example and bring You glory. Holy Spirit, work powerfully in our church so that every generation brings glory to Your name.

Pray for Our Neighbors: Real Life Ft. Campbell

Real Life Ft. Campbell, led by Pastor Erik Maloy in Clarksville, Tennessee, is a new church plant focused on reaching military families and their neighbors with the gospel. With a mission to “Love God, Love People, Make Disciples, and Plant Churches,” the church aims to equip soldiers, veterans, and families to live out their faith wherever they go.

  • Pray for Pastor Erik Maloy, Associate Pastor Richard Christian, and the leadership team, asking God for wisdom, strength, and vision as they lead this new church.
  • Ask God to enable Real Life Ft. Campbell to effectively reach military families, veterans, and local residents, drawing them to Christ.
  • Pray that their disciple-making efforts would multiply, impacting Clarksville and beyond with the gospel’s transformative power.

Pray for the Nations: Global Workers | Kevin & Casey

Kevin and Casey are dedicated to planting churches among the Deaf community in Southeast Asia. Their ministry focuses on building relationships, developing leaders, and fostering community among Deaf individuals while sharing the gospel of Christ.

  • Pray for Kevin and Casey to establish a strong Christian community among the Deaf and to connect with new believers for discipleship.
  • Ask God to grant boldness and perseverance to Deaf believers as they share their faith and reach others.
  • Pray for protection and fruitfulness in their ministry as they bring light to communities with limited access to the gospel.