Immeasurably more

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.- Ephesians 3:20-2 NIV

I read Genesis 42 & 43 today. It was about Joseph and how his brothers came to Egypt to ask for grain from the Egyptians. Joseph just happened to be the governor whom they had to ask. They didn't know he was their brother because thirteen years before that, they were very jealous off him and had sold him into slavery. They assumed he was dead.  What a tangled web they weaved.

Then I looked at my life. I try to do things right. I try to follow God's will. I try. Somehow, things still end up a mess more often than I care to admit. So, what is the problem? 

The problem is that it I am focused on my short-sighted plans. I am worried about what I think needs too be done or said. Instead, I should be focused on God's will and His plan. Then everything will work itself out. It will be for my, and everyone else's, best interests!

It really is that simple...and yet hard to do in this fallen world we live in.

Father, help me to remember..."now to you who are able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to your power that is at work within us, to you be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen." - Ephesians 3:20-2 NIV