Today is Veteran's Day - a day to thank the millions who fought in the past and those who presently sacrifice their "normally scheduled lives" to protect us. I need to stop and realize the magnitude and responsibility their gift lays on my shoulders. Overwhelming, isn't it?
Today is also a day to take stock of what God has provided and continues to provide for us. The "Jesus Calling" entry focuses on the quality and quantity of His Power. He has all we need of exactly what we need when we need it. Have you ever had a steroid shot that boosted you through an infection or other illness? Ahhhh - those wonderful shots make me feel human again but stingy doctors limit how many they'll give, using some flimsy excuse about how much the human body can safely handle. God also knows how much we need and can handle each day. He prescribes the exact amount of the right strength of His incomparably great power as often as we'll call on Him. There's no fine print, expiration date, limit, condition or rain check on His never-ending supply of earth-making, earth-shaking power. He has more than the history of humans combined could tap. Paul prayed the Ephesians would be enlightened - that they would experience an eye-popping understanding of the power God wants to infuse into our souls because we're constantly guilty of underestimating what our God can and wants to do through us.
All-powerful God, open our eyes and our souls to Your incomparably great power. We believe and we want to see what You can do through us. We look to You and Your strength for everything we need today. Your Power will never run dry or black out. Surge through us all of Your Power we can handle without bursting the seams of these tents. Show us You put us on earth at such a time as this for more than mere survival. We want every bit of the glorious inheritance You have for us. Shine, Jesus, shine - through us. Give us the buzz of a lifetime today!
"I pray also 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 the saints, and His incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of His mighty strength. . . " Ephesians 1:18-19
"Look to the LORD and His strength; seek His face always." Psalm 105:4
"The bolts of your gates will be iron and bronze, and your strength will equal your days." Deuteronomy 33:25
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