DCLM Daily Manna 22 April 2026: The Power of the Resurrection
KEY VERSE: ““And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places.” – Ephesians 1:19-20
TEXT: Ephesians 1:15-23 (KJV)
15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,
16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in the world which is to come:
22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
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The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. Without it, our preaching is in vain, and our faith is futile (1 Corinthians 15:14). But with it, everything changes. Death is defeated. Sin is conquered. Hope is alive.
In today’s passage, Paul prays that believers would know “the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe.” This is not a small or ordinary power. It is the same power that raised Jesus from the dead and seated Him at the right hand of God, far above all principality, power, might, and dominion.
The power that conquered the grave is the power that works in you. The power that shattered the chains of death is the power that breaks the chains of sin. The power that exalted Christ to the highest place is the power that lifts you from the pit of despair.
Paul describes this power with three key words:
1. “Exceeding greatness” – This is not a limited or measured power. It is abundant, overflowing, beyond calculation. No problem is too great for this power. No enemy is too strong. No situation is too hopeless.
2. “To us-ward who believe” – This power is not theoretical; it is practical. It is directed toward us. It is available to us. It is activated by faith. The same power that raised Christ is at work in those who believe.
3. “According to the working of his mighty power” – This power is not passive; it is active. It is working. It is operating. It is accomplishing God’s purposes in and through us.
The result of this power is that Christ is seated “far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion.” He is not merely above them; He is far above them. The distance is infinite. His authority is absolute. His supremacy is unquestioned.
And here is the astonishing truth: we are united with Him. We are seated with Him in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6). What is true of Christ is true of us. His victory is our victory. His authority is our authority. His position is our position.
This is the power of the resurrection. It is not just a historical event; it is a present reality. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is at work in you today.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: The power that raised Christ from the dead is the power that works in you.
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DCLM Daily Manna 22 April 2026
