Divine Power is Yours in the Center of God’s Will

The apostle Paul faced persecutions and obstacles that would have shattered any normal man. He listed in detail the hardships and hassles he encountered in Second Corinthians 11:23-27. He was beaten frequently, thrown in prison, stoned, shipwrecked three times, lost at sea, endangered by robbers and by fellow citizens, suffered hunger and thirst — and the list goes on and on.What was it about Paul that caused him to rise up after every difficulty and challenge and keep moving forward? He possessed an unstoppable spirit and an indomitable determination to walk out God’s revealed plan until he had fulfilled all that the Lord had given him to do.There was one more very important ingredient that was in operation as Paul pursued his call — he continually embraced God’s grace.Grace is God’s divine empowerment to do what we could never do on our own. It’s His ability to live beyond our ability and carry out His will for our lives.Whatever God is asking you to do, He will always provide whatever you need to do it. And where He guides you, He will also provide whatever it is you need to do the job. This is confirmed in Second Peter 1:3 (NLT):By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence.God’s divine power is continually available to you and me by grace and in an exceedingly limitless supply (see Ephesians 2:7). It was with this in mind that Paul wrote: “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work” (2 Corinthians 9:8 NKJV).

God’s divine power is continually available to you and me by grace and in an exceedingly limitless supply.

Satan may try to stop you from doing the will of God, but never forget that he cannot prevail against you if you will yield to the Lord and stand fast on what He has told you to do. In those moments of intense opposition, you will find that God supplies you with more than enough grace to match whatever the enemy is trying to do. It’s yours for the asking!James 4:6 (AMPC) confirms this divine promise of grace, declaring, “But He gives us more and more grace (power of the Holy Spirit, to meet this evil tendency and all others fully). That is why He says, God sets Himself against the proud and haughty, but gives grace [continually] to the lowly (those who are humble enough to receive it).” So whenever your mind and emotions are being challenged to react to trying circumstances, pray and believe for God’s Spirit to give you the grace and power you need in that exact moment (see Hebrews 4:16). God resists the proud, but He pours out empowering grace on behalf of those who are humble enough to receive it.

Is Your Life Aligned With God’s Will?

So take a moment to ask yourself, Is my life aligned with God’s will, or am I doing my own will while pretending that it’s God’s? Be honest with yourself: Does it seem like you are seldom happy or satisfied and often frustrated and exasperated — including frustrated financially? If your answer is yes, I want to encourage you to ask the Lord whether or not you’re in the right place, doing the right thing. If you are in the will of God, it is likely that you’re going to experience joy, peace, and fulfillment — even in the midst of hardships. But if your life is generally joyless and frustrating — if it seems like you go through one defeated experience after another — there’s probably an adjustment that needs to take place in where you are or in what you’re doing.It’s time to seek the Lord for His wisdom and direction. He will help you realign your life so His will can prosper in your life and you can enjoy a greater level of blessing than you have ever known in the past. I encourage you to let David’s heart cry become your heart cry: “Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing” (Psalm 143:10 NLT).

As you align your life with God’s will, keep your heart wide open to receive His blessings.

And as you align your life with God’s will, keep your heart wide open to receive His blessings. Those blessings are your spiritual birthright, and they include supernatural financial provision and every other good thing you need to accomplish His divine assignment for your life.