Ephesians 3:20 in the KJV beautifully states God’s boundless ability to provide beyond our asking or thinking. Here are 10 examples from the KJV showcasing this concept:
How Does Trusting in God’s Provision Connect to Exceeding Abundance?
Trusting in God’s provision connects to exceeding abundance by cultivating faith and contentment. When we trust in God’s provision, we release anxiety and lean on His promises, allowing room for blessings and abundance to flow into our lives. It creates a mindset of abundance and gratitude.
10 Bible Examples of God Doing Exceeding Abundantly ABove What We Ask
1. Hannah praying for a son (1 Samuel 1:9-20): Desperately longing for a child, Hannah pours her heart out in prayer. God not only grants her a son, Samuel, who becomes a prominent prophet, but also blesses her with three more children later, exceeding her initial request.
2. Solomon seeking wisdom (1 Kings 3:5-14): When choosing what to ask for, young King Solomon prioritizes wisdom over wealth or prestige. God grants him not only exceptional wisdom beyond all men, but also riches and honor beyond measure, surpassing his wildest dreams.
3. Elijah calling rain during drought (1 Kings 18:41-45): In a severe drought, Elijah confidently prays for rain. Not only does it rain, but it pours down in abundance, filling the empty brook and exceeding expectations.
4. The widow of Sarepta’s limited flour and oil (1 Kings 17:8-16): Facing famine, this widow offers the Prophet Elijah her meager provisions. Through faith, she trusts God’s promise, and miraculously, her flour and oil miraculously last throughout the drought, exceeding their natural limitations.
5. Elisha multiplying the widow’s oil (2 Kings 4:1-7): A widow burdened with debt relies on Elisha’s help. He instructs her to borrow vessels and pour her remaining oil in them. Miraculously, the oil multiplies, filling all the vessels and providing enough to sell and pay off her debts, far exceeding her needs.
6. Jesus feeding the 5,000 (Matthew 14:13-21): With only five loaves and two fish, Jesus multiplies them abundantly, feeding over 5,000 people and leaving twelve full baskets of leftovers, demonstrating God’s ability to provide far beyond human limitations.
7. Peter walking on water (Matthew 14:27-31): Initially doubting, Peter still steps out of the boat in response to Jesus’ call. Miraculously, he walks on water, showcasing God’s ability to empower us beyond our perceived limitations.
8. The healing of the paralyzed man (Mark 2:1-12): Brought to Jesus by friends, a paralyzed man receives not only healing of his physical infirmity but also forgiveness of his sins, demonstrating God’s ability to address needs beyond the immediate request.
9. The raising of Lazarus (John 11:1-44): Jesus brings Lazarus back from the dead, not just restoring his life but demonstrating God’s power over death itself, a far greater act than simply healing any sickness.
10. The Pentecost outpouring of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4): The disciples gathered in prayer experience a powerful descent of the Holy Spirit, granting them supernatural abilities and igniting the spread of the Christian faith, fulfilling Jesus’ promise and exceeding their understanding of what “power” meant.
11. Abraham’s desire for offspring and God’s promise of nations (Genesis 15:1-6, 17:1-8): Despite growing old and childless, Abraham remains faithful to God. In response, God not only promises him a son through his wife Sarah, but also expands the promise to make Abraham “the father of a multitude of nations.” This exceeds Abraham’s initial desire for a single heir, establishing his lineage as the foundation for countless descendants and nations, fulfilling God’s grand plan for his chosen people.
Abraham’s story reinforces the message that God’s generosity often surprises us, surpassing our limited expectations and revealing his vastness and boundless love. He doesn’t simply answer our prayers; he opens doors to far greater blessings and opportunities than we could ever imagine.