The Unseen Battle: Tapping into God's Infinite Power

A Battle You Can’t See
Most days feel ordinary—coffee, work, family, routine. But beneath the surface, Scripture tells us something else is happening. There’s an unseen spiritual battle raging all around us. The enemy’s goal, as Jesus said in John 10:10, is to “steal, kill, and destroy.” And his target isn’t just you. He’s after your family, your children, and the generations that follow.
It’s a sobering truth. But here’s the hope: God has not left us defenseless.

Access to Infinite Power
The book of Ephesians reveals a staggering reality—believers have access to an endless source of power. It’s not a fraction of God’s strength, but power in proportion to His infinite might.

Think about that. The Creator who spoke the stars into existence offers His strength to you. It’s like standing next to a high-voltage outlet that can change everything, yet many of us never plug in. We read about God’s power, talk about it, maybe even sing about it, but we often rely on our own strength instead of His.

Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:16–19 helps us understand how to truly access this divine power. He prays that believers would:

1. Be strengthened with power through the Spirit in their inner being
2. Have Christ dwell in their hearts through faith
3. Be rooted and grounded in love
4. Know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge

This isn’t about chasing emotional experiences—it’s about being equipped for the daily spiritual war we face.

Strengthened from the Inside Out
Paul uses the Greek word dunamis for “power,” from which we get the word dynamite. It’s explosive, life-changing power—the same power that raised Jesus from the dead (Ephesians 1:19–20).

This strength doesn’t come from self-improvement or determination. It comes from the Holy Spirit working within us, transforming our hearts and giving us courage to stand firm. When Christ truly dwells in our hearts through faith, we begin to experience that power in real, tangible ways.

Rooted and Grounded in Love
God’s power always operates through love. Paul says we must be “rooted and grounded” in it—not shallow emotion, but agape love. This is sacrificial, unconditional love that persists even when it’s costly.

And notice the context—Paul says we experience this love “with all the saints.” That means the Christian life isn’t meant to be lived in isolation. We’re strengthened in community. The unity of believers magnifies God’s power in ways individual effort never could.

Filled with the Fullness of God
As we grow in understanding and experience of God’s love, Paul says we begin to be “filled with all the fullness of God.” It’s an overwhelming picture of spiritual satisfaction and purpose.

Yet too often, we settle for less. We nibble on spiritual fast food when God invites us to a feast. His goal isn’t just to improve our lives—it’s to fill us completely with His presence and power.

Far More Than We Can Imagine
Then Paul closes with one of the most encouraging truths in all of Scripture:

“Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all we ask or think, according to the power at work within us” (Ephesians 3:20).

God’s ability to work in our lives goes beyond imagination. It’s not about getting everything we want—it’s about being part of something greater than ourselves. His power is active, personal, and always purposeful.

Whatever area of your life needs breakthrough—your marriage, parenting, work, or faith—God can do more than you think possible. The question isn’t whether He can, but whether we’ll let Him.

How to Tap into God’s Power
This power isn’t automatic. It flows when our hearts are aligned with God’s will. Paul shows us four key conditions for unlocking God’s strength in our lives:

1. Be empowered by the Holy Spirit – Surrender control and let Him lead every part of your life.
2. Let Christ dwell in your heart – Make space for His presence daily through prayer and faith.
3. Be mastered by love – Choose forgiveness, grace, and humility in every relationship.
4. Be filled with God’s fullness – Pursue deep spiritual growth through His Word and community.

When these are true, God’s power flows freely and transforms everything it touches.

Three Practical Steps to Take Today

1. Join the Team – If you’ve never trusted Jesus as your Savior, today’s the day to start. If you already follow Him, get off the sidelines and step into what He’s doing.
2. Remove the Barriers – Ask God to reveal what’s keeping His power from flowing in your life. Confess sin, release fear, and surrender control.
3. Identify Where You Need His Power – Where are you running on empty? Ask God to show His strength in those specific areas and trust that He can do more than you can imagine.

Live Empowered
The battle we face isn’t easy, but we’re not alone. God’s power never runs dry, His love never weakens, and His purpose never fails.

Don’t just admire the power cord—plug in. Let His Spirit fill you, strengthen you, and equip you to stand firm. Because when you walk in His power, you don’t just survive the unseen battle—you stand victorious in the strength of the Almighty.

Looking to grow deeper in your walk with Christ? Join us this Sunday at Fairfield Baptist Church as we continue exploring the book of Ephesians and learn how to stand firm in God’s power together.