More Than We Ask or Think

We end this week where Paul ends this chapter: with worship. After climbing the heights of theological truth, after plumbing the depths of Christ’s love, after stretching our minds to comprehend the incomprehensible, Paul breaks into praise. And his doxology contains one of the most encouraging truths in all of Scripture.

God is able. Let that sink in. Whatever challenges you face today, whatever prayers seem unanswered, whatever dreams seem impossible, whatever circumstances feel overwhelming—God is able. His ability is not limited by your understanding, your resources, or your imagination.

But Paul goes further. God is not merely able to do what we ask. He is able to do more than we ask. And not merely more, but abundantly more. And not merely abundantly more, but far more abundantly—exceeding beyond measure what our minds can conceive or our lips can request. The Greek phrase here piles up words to express a superabundance that overflows all containers.

Think about your boldest prayers. Your biggest dreams. Your highest hopes. God can exceed them all. Not because your prayers do not matter—they do. Not because your hopes are insignificant—they are not. But because God’s ability and love are so vast that even our most expansive requests fall short of what He delights to give.

And here is the stunning truth: this power is not distant. It is “at work within us.” The same power that raised Christ from the dead, the same power that created the universe, the same power that will make all things new—this power is presently operative in every believer. You carry resurrection power in your mortal body. You have access to creative might in your daily circumstances. You are not working alone.

As we close this week’s journey through Ephesians 3, may our response match Paul’s: glory to God in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. The mystery has been revealed. The riches are unsearchable. The love surpasses knowledge. And our God is able—far more than we ask or think.

1. What prayer request or hope have you been hesitant to bring before God? How does this passage encourage you?
2. How will you live differently this week knowing that resurrection power is at work within you?