Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages.
Let’s start with the first element in the anatomy of God’s promises: [1] “God is able” Before claiming any promises of God, we will need to be reconciled to the fact that “God is able”. The very same God who healed Hezekiah and Naaman, the same Jesus who in His day healed multitudes of people who came to Him is still alive and well today.
And, His hand is not shortened that it cannot save, for God is quite able to do abundantly more than we can ask or think. Thus, the fact that God is able, will give structural integrity to the anatomy of His promises, for whatsoever He has promised, He is well able to perform.
However, in most cases, the fulfillment of a promise is contingent upon one’s ability, and our willingness to believe, because faith in God’s ability to do what He has promised is the very first step in accessing the promises. In other words, the belief that “God is able” would determine to a great extent, whether the fulfillment of His promise will apply in our particular situation.
Matthew 9:27 And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou son of David, have mercy on us. 28 And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord. 29 Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!