Ephesians 1:19-21 19 I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power 20 that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms. 21 Now he is far above any ruler or authority or power or leader or anything else—not only in this world but also in the world to come. Jesus is who He I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; John 11:25 NIV I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 NIV Jesus has the He claimed to have No one can take my life from me. I sacrifice it voluntarily. For I have the authority to lay it down when I want to and also to take it up again. John 10:18 NLT Jesus wants to share His power Two Types of Power: 1. power I often find that I have the will to do good, but not the power. Romans 7:18 (Philipps) For it is God who is at work within you, giving you the will and the power to achieve his purpose. Philippians 2:13 (Phillips) 2. power I can do all things through Christ, who empowers me. Philippians 4:13 AFV How to Tap into God's Power? in faith Then he touched their eyes and said, “Because of your faith, it will happen.” Matthew 9:29 NLT in faith The scripture says, “I spoke because I believed.” In the same spirit of faith we also speak because we believe. 2 Corinthians 4:13 GNT in faith Now the Jordan is at flood stage all during harvest. Yet as soon as the priests who carried the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, 16 the water from upstream stopped flowing. It piled up in a heap a great distance away, Joshua 3:15-16 NIV Text for prayer: 833-770-1517 Questions for Discipleship Group and/or personal study: Opener: Where do you feel powerless right now needing God’s power in your life? Go to the Source: Read Ephesians 1:19-21 Do you have trouble believing God raised Christ from the dead? Why or why not? Do you have trouble believing God wants to share his power with you? Why or why not? Live it out: In what area of your life do you need starting power that you can begin or in what area do you need staying power so you don’t quit? What are you believing God for in this area? What are you saying to yourself in this regard? What action step are you going to take so God can reveal His power to you?