“For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.”
Philippians 2:13 (NLT)
The God of the universe lives inside of believers. He isn’t just hanging out or sitting back—God is working! His work is to give.
He gives us both desire and power through the Holy Spirit. He stirs our hearts to love. He shows us who to encourage. He shows us where to serve. That’s the desire. But desire without power is useless and frustrating. When Jesus calls us to love, encourage, or serve, He also provides the power to do it. We can’t do it in our own strength. Sometimes we don’t know how. Sometimes we don’t know when. Sometimes we are just weak.
That’s why we must be led by the Holy Spirit and act on His leading to use the power God provides. If someone gave you a gift and you never used it, how would that make them feel? Jesus paid a high price to give us His power—let’s not waste it.
The Lord’s work in us produces what pleases Him. We bring God glory every time we allow desire, power, and obedience to play out. God is working in you. Are you working with Him?