More Than We Could Ask

Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever! Amen!”
-Galatians. 3:20

It’s a great benediction, particularly after that convicting sermon, which leaves one spurred on to right living. Yet, if we are honest with ourselves, we are left unenthused about the work it takes to get there. I don’t know about you, but at the end of those services not only do I feel humbled, but know for certain that righteousness is never something that is of my own good doing.

But then, just minutes later, in the post-service fellowship time, the grand words of the preacher slide down the mental drain into oblivion until next Sunday when that same good man/woman concludes once again with these same words. (Thank the Lord, for He knows how we need to hear truths over and over again in order for them to take root.)

Just because we are in ministry does not make us immune to the shortcomings of the faithful. We, too, so often slide out of our seats after this Galatian benediction and forget to ask for or fail to remember the power of God that is capable of meeting the very desire we spend the remainder of the griping about its incompletion.

Such was the case with our aging, sorry-looking fence at our camp – Sunshine Cove. Our budget could purchase 100 feet of fence to meet our immediate summer fencing needs. Discouragingly, a trip to the local Menards proved disappointing. The fence on sale in our price range wouldn’t hold up for long and furthermore, installing such would be a sure disappointment.

Ah yes, Galatians 3! A few weeks ago, a group of young (if even in spirit) men from Lawton Evangelical Mennonite Church of Lawton, Michigan were the grace (of which, by definition, we are always unworthy) we had failed to think or ask for. Not only did this team dedicate their time, their energy, and their skill, but they also donated and installed 500 feet of high quality fencing material! We are humbled by the Lord’s willingness to answer a prayer we were afraid to pray, and grateful to Him for supplying exceedingly more than the minimum need.