What's your super power? Ephesians 1:18-21

“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.” Ephesians 1:18-21

The Greek word used in these verses for power is dynamai (which is the root of our word, dynamite!). It means force, miraculous power, ability, and mighty strength.

The Greek word used for strength is kratos. It means vigor, dominion, mighty strength or power.

Paul wants the believers at Ephesus to understand and know:

Hope! 

Promise of eternity! 

God’s power for everyday living!

And Paul makes an amazing announcement that the dynamai God used to resurrect Jesus from the dead gives us kratos!

Here are two of my favorite stories where that power was at work:
-When Jesus was arrested his words “I am he” knocked the soldiers flat! John 18:4-6
-When Jesus was resurrected, that same power knocked the guards at the tomb flat, “like dead men.” Matthew 28:2-4

Friends, we are not to just exist from one day to the next. We are not supposed to whine about our circumstances or be fatalistic about our future. The incomparably great power that came from the mouth of Jesus, is the same power God used to raise Jesus from the dead, is the same power he gives us who believe…every day!!

Super Friends, you have dynamite resurrection power coursing through your veins right now!! You have the mighty strength of God rushing through your lungs with every breath!!

So write these verses on your bathroom mirror; memorize them!

“For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, 

of love and of self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 

“His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” 2 Peter 1:3

And if you ever think or say, “I can’t!” You better add to it “…but God can!”

I'm praying for you!